Position Overview:
This position works in the Urban Forestry division of the Transportation and Public Works Department. This position will use professional arboriculture skills and training to respond to and abate right of way tree issues with in a municipal framework. The position will also perform site investigations in response to 311 CSR’s regarding right of way trees of concern and to evaluate best management practices for tree preservation and for compliance with tree ordinances. This role also provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on tree preservation ordinances and regulations. This role issues directives and initiatives enforcement actions for non-compliance with City Code and regulations.
Salary:
Specialist Senior: $24.56 – $28.80
Benefits:
Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!
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Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Application Details:
A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience. Additionally, this position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.