Urban Forester I - Fairfax
4 hours ago
Job description
Job AnnouncementFairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers.
County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future.
Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County.
Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year.
If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.
Under supervision of Urban Forester III within the Forest Conservation Branch of the Site Development and Inspections Division, this position functions as part of a collaborative team of urban foresters.
Reviews and inspects forest conservation, urban forestry, landscape management, and land development practices related to permitted land development projects for compliance with the Public Facilities Manual, Fairfax County Code Chapter 122, and related state and local regulations and policies.
Researches project history, reviews approved plans, and proffers to ensure projects are in compliance. Coordinates with plan reviewers, site inspectors, contractors, landscape architects, and other stakeholders to resolve issues during construction. Responds to complaints and inquiries related to projects.Provides exceptional customer support for services performed by the Department of Land Development Services and ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards related to various activities within the agency's scope.
A key responsibility is delivering timely and effective customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels, with staff offering expertise to address real-time inquiries.
Additionally, this position proactively collaborates with colleagues both within and outside the business unit to ensure efficient service delivery and timely resolution of customer needs.
Continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning, and performs related work as required.
Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, environmental science, landscape architecture, agriculture or related field.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
Certified Arborist certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture (Required within 9 months of appointment).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and understanding of the Tree Conservation Ordinance (Chapter 122 of the Code), the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance and Public Facility Manual (Chapter 12 Tree Conservation).
Ability and experience (minimum of 6 months) in performing urban forestry field work including pre-construction meetings, final landscape inspections and the ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents.
Experience in and working knowledge of horticulture including trees, shrubs and vines as applied to the urban environment.Experience assessing impacts of construction activities and urbanization on individual trees and forest communities.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to access tight spaces, crawl, reach, and stoop. Ability to be physically active for three hours at a time. Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to use hand tools.
Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.
Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. Work requires performing tasks in adverse weather conditions. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
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