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ASSOCIATE URBAN FORESTRY SPECIALIST

Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $54,380 - $67,974 Commensurate with Experience

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as needed

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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 and/or regulations 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 
• 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 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Requires an Associates degree in urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture or related field and one-year related work experience or related field with considerable knowledge of tree species and their biological requirements 
• 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 2-3 years of start date 

 

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to [email protected].

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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