Urban Forestry Coordinator (CITY OF MOBILE)

General Information

This is responsible administrative and field work in planning, organizing and enforcing the forestry functions of the City of Mobile.

JurisdictionYearly Salary City of Mobile $49,379 - $78,940

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in forestry or a closely related field and preferably one year experience in urban forestry; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Must obtain Arborist certification by the International Society of Arboriculture within the first year of employment.

Description

For details, please see the Class Specifications | URBAN FORESTRY COORDINATOR | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid driver's license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire.

• Yes
• No

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree

05

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in the following areas: Foresty, Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation, Horticulture, or Landscaping?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess an Arborist certification by the International Society of Arboriculture, or are you willing to obtain one within the first year of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have with urban forestry.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years

08

Describe your experience in tree planting and transplanting procedures. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

09

Describe your related experience enforcing state and local ordinances pertaining to urban forestry and issuing citations for violations. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

10

Describe your experience producing and interpreting planting plans and landscape drawings. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

11

Describe your experience assessing the condition of trees and developing programs to provide for their needs. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

12

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

• I am not a veteran.
• I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

13

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

14

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question