Job Description
Salary : $53,456.00 - $78,686.40 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Limited Duration
Job Number: 29GRANTNEW
Department: Public Works
Division: Urban Forestry
Opening Date: 08/07/2024
Closing Date: 8/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description The City of Richmond's
Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified individuals to fill the role of
Urban Forestry Technician . This position will be responsible for providing direct support to the City's Urban Forester with a primary focus on developing Richmond's first Urban Forest Master Plan. The urban forestry technician will assist with urban tree canopy expansion through technical support, project implementation, event coordination, and community engagement during the master planning process. This position will be coordinating efforts within the master plan with community-based organizations and other associated city departments.
**This role is grant-funded, not to exceed five (5) years.** Duties include but are not limited to - Direct assistance to Urban Forester activities
- Responds to community related tree concerns
- Provides guidance to community-based organization tree planting plans
- Assists in community engagement for Urban Forestry Master Plan
- Coordinates urban forestry goals across city departments
- Implementation of urban and community forestry initiatives
- Meets with contractors to ensure quality assurance of work
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: - High School Diploma or GED
- Five years of experience working in an Urban Forestry (or similar) environment
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
- A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, or related field
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification or ability to obtain within 2 years
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following): - Urban forestry
- Tree assessment
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Event Coordination
Skills (some combination of the following): - Effective oral/ written communication
- Computer proficiency
- Customer service
- Documenting
Abilities (some combination of the following): - Work autonomously
- Self-manage
- Problem solving
- Multi-task
- Presenting information to citizens and neighborhood groups
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Do you have a valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School/GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's/Advanced Degree
- None of the above
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How many year of experience do you have conducting tree assessments?
- 3 years or less
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 7 years
- 7 years or more
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How much experience do you have with arboriculture?
- 3 years or less
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 7 years
- 7 years or more
Required Question
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