The City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation department is looking for an individual to perform responsible work relating to the City’s Urban Forestry program to include tree and shrub identification and inspections, ground maintenance, and landscaping.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Responsibilities
Here’s what you can expect to do: Work with contractors, crews, community groups, and residents to implement contracts and agreements, serve on committees, and lead community events. Participate in planning, implementing, and maintaining urban forestry projects and unit management plans. Assist and conduct tree inspections to assess the state of the urban forest; monitors tree heath and prescribes treatments when needed; and completes field work under varying weather conditions. Participate in community outreach and provides education on related topics as directed. Assist higher level staff with the Emerald Ash Borer Management Program and Citywide Planting Program including associated field work, tree inventory, and supervision of city-hired contractors.
Information Specific to this Position: Forestry typically operates on a Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm schedule, however, the Urban Forestry Technician will be expected to work some evening and weekend hours as needed. The Urban Forestry Technician will report to the Como Central Services Facility of the Parks & Recreation Department located at 1100 Hamline Avenue North in Saint Paul, however, much of the work associated with the position involves fieldwork throughout the City of Saint Paul.
Qualifications
Requirements may be met by one of the following options:
A Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry or a closely related field. Up to four years of field experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. An Associate’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry or a closely related field and two years of related work experience. Up to two years of field experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Must obtain a Minnesota Tree Inspector Certification within one year of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55102
US
