Municipal Forester

City of Henderson, NV; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Comprehensive benefits package

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a Municipal Forester to assist in developing and managing the municipal forestry program. You will coordinate activities with Parks Operations and Maintenance to protect, inventory, and maintain trees on city property.

Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance contracts and ensuring compliance with required licenses and certifications. A four-day workweek and comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible, full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three years municipal/urban forestry or horticulture maintenance experience.
• Two years administering maintenance contracts.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification required at time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada/ border state driver’s license.
• OSHA card required; Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification within one year.
• ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Certification within two years.
• All licenses/certifications must be maintained at incumbent’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing the municipal forestry program.
• Coordinate forestry activities and timetables with Parks Ops staff.
• Oversee maintenance contracts and related duties.

Skills

Contract administration

Forestry program management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture/Forestry/Environmental Science or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional

Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification

State driver’s license

Job description

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Municipal Forester in the Department of Parks & Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, assists with developing and managing the City’s Municipal Forestry program; works with Parks Operations and Maintenance staff to coordinate forestry program activities and timetables to ensure the protection, inventory, health, and maintenance of trees on City municipal property; coordinates, manages and oversees maintenance contracts; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $76,162.82 – $114,244.24 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive review and takes into consideration that candidate’s qualifications as well as internal equity.*


• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period.**


• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**


• **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City


• Work-Life Balance


• Four (4) Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm).


• Paid Leave and Holidays


• Leave and Holidays Policy


• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy


• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:


• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Long Term Disability (LTD)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy


• Retirement Benefits


• Nevada PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)


• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account


• Deferred Compensation – 457(b) and 401(a) Plans


• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan


• Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government


• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!


• ***

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental Science or a related field


• Three (3) years of experience in municipal/urban forestry or horticulture maintenance


• Two (2) years of experience administering maintenance contracts


• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered


• A valid and current certification as an ISA Certified Arborist® is required at the time of application


• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483


• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950) Must obtain and maintain Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification within one (1) year of hire and as a condition of continued employment


• Must obtain and maintain ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional® Certification within two (2) years of hire and as a condition of continued employment


• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) A copy of a current certification as an ISA Certified Arborist

3) A copy of a current certification as an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional (if applicable)

4) A copy of a current Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification (if applicable)

• Please attach your documents to the “Attachments” section of your application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview with Performance Component (Weighted 100%) – Monday, October 12, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview – Monday, October 19, 2026 (Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision


• Employer paid Long Term Disability – Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved


• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D – $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater


• Employee Assistance Program – 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources


• Medicare — Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)


• No Social Security tax on employee’s wages


• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program


• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program


• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions


• Professional Staff – $1,500 annually


• Management Staff – $2,000 annually


• Executive Staff – $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year


• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:


• Second year through fifth calendar years of service — 17.42 hours per month


• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service — 20.59 hours per month


• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond — 23.75 hours per month


• Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year


• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)


• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week


• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan


• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan – new/hire employees only


• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) – Medical and Dependent Care


• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity


• Auto and Home Insurance


• 529 College Savings Plan


• Supplemental Term Life Insurance


• Legal Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Identity and Credit Protection


• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program


• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE:

Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24