Associate Forester

Description Under general supervision, is responsible for all phases of municipal forestry activities, including general park and playground maintenance work or is responsible for a large municipal nursery. Examples of Duties 1. Supervises the activities of subordinates and a large number of crews engaged in all phases of municipal forestry operations including landscaping and general maintenance work. 2. Assigns work to, advises and instructs subordinates as necessary. 3. Inspects the work of crews in the field. 4. Ensures that proper safety precautions and regulations are followed with regard to workers, the public, and adjacent property. 5. Estimates costs and budget requirements. 6. Checks daily time reports submitted by subordinates. 7. Propagates, plants, sprays, and cultivates a wide variety of trees and shrubs in a large municipal nursery. 8. Devises new methods for meeting nursery problems. 9. Confers with superior and other department officials about the types of trees and shrubs best suited for city use. 10. Monitors the accuracy of records and accounts. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a specialization in forestry. Three years of experience in municipal forestry operations and related work, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Employees in this class must possess a valid State of Michigan Pesticide Certified Applicator License. Persons hired in this title shall be required to obtain a State of Michigan Commercial Drive License with a Group B Endorsement. Successful applicants must meet physical standards prescribed by the Michigan State Motor Carrier Division and must possess and carry a valid current Medical Examiner's Certificate certifying physical fitness for driving in accordance with the State of Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act – 1988. Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position Supplemental Information SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS Interview: 70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30% Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100% Additional points may be awarded for: Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points LRD: 05/12/2023

Salary : $53,942 - $70,285