Associate Urban Forestry Specialist

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

6d • $59,134 - $73,917

About The Position

This position is responsible for the review, inspection and enforcement activities relative to the City of Charlotte's Land Development standards, the Tree Ordinance, and the UDO. Review and evaluate residential plans and specifications for tree planting, preservation and protection Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances and use of proper practices Provide written and oral notification of ordinance requirements, related permits and/or related reports Issue citations and attend appeal hearings as needed Support City initiatives related to tree canopy policy development and implementation Provide courteous, responsive, respectful, accessible and seamless customer service aligned with the Development Center’s Customer Service Standards and all applicable City customer service standards and employee policies

Requirements

• Experience in Urban Forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or related field and knowledge of tree species and their biological requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and express complex ideas succinctly
• Prior experience with municipal tree ordinance is preferred
• Proven record of working successfully with the public
• Computer skills at the intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment
• Basic understanding and use of GIS is required
• Ability to communicate both in English and Spanish desirable
• Requires good driving record, a valid Driver's License with the ability to obtain and maintain a City’s Driving Permit, and a dependable passenger vehicle
• Requires ISA Arborist Certification and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification or ability to become certified within 2 to 3 years of start date
• Work independently, be flexible and self-directed
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, civic, community and business groups and the general public
• Requires a Associates Degree in urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture or related field and one-year of related work experience or related field with considerable knowledge of tree species and their biological requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate residential plans and specifications for tree planting, preservation and protection
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances and use of proper practices
• Provide written and oral notification of ordinance requirements, related permits and/or related reports
• Issue citations and attend appeal hearings as needed
• Support City initiatives related to tree canopy policy development and implementation
• Provide courteous, responsive, respectful, accessible and seamless customer service aligned with the Development Center’s Customer Service Standards and all applicable City customer service standards and employee policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree