County Arborist
Baltimore County
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Job summary
Baltimore County seeks an experienced arborist to lead the county tree program within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance. The role involves planning, directing, and supervising tree crews and contracted services to ensure safe, efficient tree care across the county.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in arboriculture or related field, with at least four years in forestry and one year in supervision.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry or closely related field.
- Four years experience in forestry programs for tree care, plant growth and tree disease, and insect controls, one year of supervisory capacity.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of tree service; ability to administer contracts; ability to communicate with other agencies and citizens; ability to prepare written reports.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs and administers the Baltimore County tree program.
- Administers the tree services contract including planning and directing work, listing contract items, ensuring compliance with specifications, and approving invoices.
- Plans, directs and coordinates work performed by county forces tree crew and others engaged in various tree service activities.
- Directly supervises the Highways Crew Chief in charge of the county forces tree crew.
- Responsible for inspection of trees to determine service needs.
- Provides advice and consultation to crews regarding procedures and techniques for tree service.
- Serves as liaison with the Maryland Forest Service and other agencies regarding tree service issues.
- Performs estimates of time and materials, keeps records, and submits work status reports.
Skills
Education
Job description
Pay Schedule VI, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Under general supervision, plans, directs and administers the Baltimore County tree program including planting, scaling, trimming and removal of trees. Supervises and coordinates the county forces tree crew and tree service contractors.
- Plans, directs and administers the Baltimore County tree program.
- Administers the tree services contract including planning and directing work performed, listing contract items, ensuring work performed is in accordance with contractual specifications, and approving invoices for payment.
- Plans, directs and coordinates work performed by the county forces tree crew and others engaged in various tree service activities.
- Directly supervises the Highways Crew Chief in charge of the county forces tree crew.
- Responsible for the inspection of trees to determine which trees require service.
- Provides advice and consultation to crews regarding appropriate procedures and techniques for tree service.
- Serves as liaison with the Maryland Forest Service and other governmental and private agencies regarding tree service issues.
- Performs estimates of time and materials required, keeps records, and submits work status reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry or closely related field
Four years experience in forestry programs for tree care, plant growth and tree disease, and insect controls, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity. (Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of tree service.
- Knowledge of tree species and their growing patterns and characteristics.
- Ability to administer contracts.
- Ability to communicate with other agencies and citizens. Ability to prepare written reports.
Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non-commercial Class C Maryland license and a Maryland State Tree Expert License is required at the time of appointment. A Herbicide Applicator License must be obtained within one year of hire, and an ISA Certified Arborist credential must be obtained within two years of hire.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
ATTN: County Arborist
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
The work of this classification includes field work and travel between work sites throughout the county.
Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Employee is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week due to emergencies such as violent storms, vandalism and motor vehicle accidents.
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance.
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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