Forestry Technician - Posting No. 1473
Date Posted
February 10, 2009
Employer
City of Ithaca
Location
Ithaca, NY
Job Description
The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of technical and administrative urban forestry tasks to support management and field operations activities in the Parks and Forestry Section of the Department of Public Works. The work is performed under the general supervision of the City Forester with latitude given for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of the work. While some work is performed in an office environment, most is performed outdoors, in all weather conditions. Forestry Technicians may be required to respond to emergencies at night and on weekends. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Citizen Pruners and other volunteers. Does related work as required.
Job Qualifications
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered university with a Master's degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related field with similar course curriculum; or
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered university with a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and 2 years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent, identifying tree disease, insect infestation or other tree maintenance needs, and which shall have included performing maintenance on large trees located in urban or residential areas; or
C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered university with an Associate's degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or a closely related field with similar course curriculum and 4 years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent, identifying tree disease, insect infestation or other tree maintenance needs, and which shall have included performing maintenance on large trees located in urban or residential areas; or
D. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 6 years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent, identifying tree disease, insect infestation or other tree maintenance needs, and which shall have included performing maintenance on large trees located in urban or residential areas; or
E. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Possession of a valid NYS Class D drivers license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.
Salary
30,815 - 35,448
Contact Information
Applications may be obtained at:
the City of Ithaca Human Resources/Civil Service Department - 108 East Green Street - Ithaca NY 14850. Applications may also be downloaded from the City of Ithaca Human Resources Department webpage.
Approved candidates must take an open-competitive exam and will be notified by mail regarding the time and place of the exam, which will be held March 21, 2009.
Phone - 607-274-6539
Fax - Not Available
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - Not Available
Website - www.cityofithaca.org