Urban Forestry and Sustainability Assistant

City of Auburn • Usa, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Public Works Department in support of the Urban Forestry and Sustainability Programs. This position reports to the Urban Forestry Specialist. The essential job functions include evaluating trees regarding species, size, location, and health risks to the right-of-way, City property, and private property. The role involves recording data manually and within the GIS inventory of City trees, contributing to the City’s sustainability efforts through organizational support and public outreach events. The assistant will keep their supervisor informed of work progress, attend relevant meetings and training, and respond to citizen inquiries. The position also involves performing other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) to two (2) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of the methods, principles, techniques, equipment, tools, and practices of contemporary arboriculture and urban forestry.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of tree species, tree diseases and pests, and common treatment methods for trees afflicted by disease or pests.
• Knowledge of grounds and landscape maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of job-related software and computer programs (e.g., CityWorks and ArcGIS).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the development of urban forestry planning, street tree master planning and contemporary streetscape design.
• Skill in the evaluation of tree health.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates trees with regard to species, size, location, health risk to right-of-way, City property, and private property.
• Records data manually and within the GIS inventory of City trees.
• Contributes to the City’s sustainability efforts, both within the organization and through participation in public outreach events.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments is assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED