Urban Forestry Technician

City employees are invited to bid on the following position. Bids must be received by the office of Human Resources or at the following email: (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by the time this announcement is void. Bids must contain: your name, home phone, current address, present title, seniority date and this bid number.

Effective Dates :1/19/2023 – 1/26/2023

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND YOUTH SERVICES

Job Title: Forest Technician

Grade: 13A

Salary: $55,498-$63,662

***Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer***

~~Women and Minority Applicants are encouraged to Apply~~ 

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS UNTIL THE EXAM RESULTS ARE POSTED. YOU MUST BE REACHABLE FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for a variety of technical and administrative tasks to support management and urban forestry operations activities. Supervision is not typically a function of this class. Work is carried out under the general supervision of the City Arborist. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time paraprofessional or professional-level work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in urban and community forestry related activities, such as working in tree care operations, educational and programming roles related to volunteer or workforce stewardship in tree planting and maintenance, or tree protection and enforcement activities.; OR

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related field and five (5) years of full-time paraprofessional or professional-level work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in urban and community forestry related activities, such as working in tree care operations, educational and programming roles related to volunteer or workforce stewardship in tree planting and maintenance, or tree protection and enforcement activities.; OR

Seven (7) years of full-time paraprofessional or professional-level work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in urban and community forestry related activities, such as working in tree care operations, educational and programming roles related to volunteer or workforce stewardship in tree planting and maintenance, or tree protection and enforcement activities.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: When required to operate motor vehicles, possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate to the type of vehicle being operated. Licensure must be maintained throughout the course of employment.

Primary focus of this position will be (1) Design review of new developments, permit approvals and enforcement (45% of time); (2) Oversee tree-friendly streetscape projects (25% of time); (3) Assist City Arborist and other Forestry Technician in planting plan development, community forestry projects, young tree pruning and natural areas management (40% of time).

The City of Syracuse may conduct a criminal background check regarding the employment sought. 

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Department of Personnel at City Hall, Rm 312 at 315-448-8780.

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