Tree Planting Coordinator - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Arlington County, VA

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Arlington, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Information:

The Parks and Recreations Department (DPR) is hiring a
Tree Planting Coordinator to improve outdoor spaces for environmental sustainability, beautify neighborhoods, and ensure residents enjoyment throughout the community by planting approximately 900 trees per year around the County.

The Tree Plant Coordinator will plan and coordinate the creation of forested and landscaped spaces within County-owned parks, streetscapes, gardens, facility grounds, and other public areas, including planning new landscape areas.

Specific duties include:

Coordinating the tree planting programs by working collaboratively with other departments, landscaping operations crews, urban foresters, and contractors;
Researching planting spaces and tree options to plant approximately 900 trees per year around the County;
Conducting field inspections of trees and development sites to ensure compliance with County standards and evaluating tree and shrub conditions;
Mapping, scheduling, and assigning landscape watering routes for landscaping crews;
Tracking planting lists and ensuring availability of trees and plants planned for planting;
Communicating with the community to inform, provide outreach, and ensure support regarding community landscaping related issues;
Providing horticultural information and advice to staff and the public on greenindustry best practices, design, and sustainable forests;
Coordinating with partners on tree distribution programs to plant trees on private property;
Planning and executing occasional volunteer tree planting projects; and
Performing other job related duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria:

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Forestry, Natural Resources, Landscape Architecture, or a related field; and
Some experience in urban landscape design, tree planting and maintenance, urban forestry, horticulture, arboricultural or a directly related area.

Substitution:
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Working with contracting companies
Managing projects;
Implementing urban tree plans that are cost effective and viable;
Communicating effectively to a variety of parties; and
Using Microsoft Office and work order systems to track cost expenditures, manage inventory lists and work pipelines, scheduling, and/or drafting correspondence.

Possession of one or more of the following
Certifications/Licenses is preferred;

Certified Arborist;
Certified Nursery Professional;
Landscape Architect; and/or
Applicable certification.

Special Requirements:

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid Driver License.

The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official driving record.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Work is performed throughout the Arlington Parks and includes working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Community engagement;
Contract management;
Northern Virginia native trees;
Data management; and
Landscape design.

Working Conditions:

Additional Information:

Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Some weekend and evening hours are required. Employee must be available for callback in emergency situations or tree planting events.

The official job title is Landscape Specialist. The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information,.

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The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.