ARBORIST

City and County of Honolulu • Full-time • Hawaii, United States, US • $5.37k - $6.28k / month • 3m ago

Position Information

Help protect and care for Honolulu's urban forest through expert arboriculture.

The Department of Parks and Recreation , Urban Forestry Division , Horticulture Services Branch, is hiring an Arborist in Honolulu. This position plans, coordinates, and oversees arboricultural activities involving the care, maintenance, and safety of trees and palms within City parks, streets, and landscaped areas, while serving as a technical resource is arboriculture.

What You Will Do

Plan, direct, and coordinate arboricultural programs for trees and palms within the City's maintenance jurisdiction.
Administer and inspect tree pruning and palm trimming contracts, including monitoring contractor performance and compliance.
Identify, monitor, and mange the cultural, health, and safety of trees and palms.
Investigate public inquiries, complaints, incidents, and claims related to trees and palms and prepare written reports.
Review plans and coordinate with City departments and contractors on projects affecting trees and palms.
Climb trees to inspect, prune, and treat trees, including the application of pesticides and herbicides as required.
Coordinate and implement safety and hazard programs related to arboricultural operations.
Research arboricultural practices and conduct or participate in training, seminars, and in-service programs.

Special Working Conditions

Work schedule: M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May be required to work after hours, on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requires climbing trees using ropes and saddles and performing physically demanding tasks.
Responds to emergency tree-related incidents, including work performed:
- in extreme or inclement weather
- near fallen trees, damaged electrical lines, or poor visibility conditions
- in traffic areas or off-road locations
Serves as Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the required bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a closely-related field on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or closely-related field.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Three (3) years of progressively responsible work in arboriculture, horticulture, or landscape architecture. This experience must include:

One (1) year of demonstrated technical knowledge, research, and application of arboricultural practices; and
Training or experience in tree climbing utilizing climbing saddles, safety ropes, and appropriate tools.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS NEEDED:

Knowledge of
- Advanced arboricultural or horticultural principles, practices, and techniques relative to the field of arboriculture;
- Identification and methods of eradicating and controlling plant diseases and pests; and
- Research practices and techniques.
Ability to
- Plan, direct, and supervise programs involving horticulturally sound techniques and procedures in the breeding, propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of woody plants;
- Survey, evaluate, and monitor site plans, area plantings and displays;
- Identify insects and plant diseases and prescribe proper control;
- Prepare clear and concise reports; and
- Climb trees utilizing saddles, safety ropes, and appropriate tools.

License Requirement

Prior to Appointment

Valid Driver's License (Type 3);
Pulmonary Function Test (Completed during pre-employment medical exam); and
Hearing Conservation Program test (Completed during pre-employment medical exam).

Prior to Completion of Probation

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist credential;
First Aid/CPR/AED certificates; and
Certificate for Commercial Applicators of Restricted Pesticides.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained on a current basis during the course of employment in the position.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.