Municipal Forester

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Municipal Forester in the Department of Parks & Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, assists with developing and managing the City’s Municipal Forestry program; works with Parks Operations and Maintenance staff to coordinate forestry program activities and timetables to ensure the protection, inventory, health, and maintenance of trees on City municipal property; coordinates, manages and oversees maintenance contracts; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Competitive Salary Range of $76,162.82 – $ annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive review and takes into consideration that candidate’s qualifications as well as internal equity.*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period.**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• ** Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
• Four (4) Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm).
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Leave and Holidays Policy
• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package
  *** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
• Retirement Benefits
• Nevada PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
• Deferred Compensation – 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
• ***

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental Science or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in municipal/urban forestry or horticulture maintenance
• Two (2) years of experience administering maintenance contracts
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• A valid and current certification as an ISA Certified Arborist® is required at the time of application
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950) Must obtain and maintain Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification within one (1) year of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Must obtain and maintain ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional® Certification within two (2) years of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense

1) Completed Employment Application

2) A copy of a current certification as an ISA Certified Arborist

3) A copy of a current certification as an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional (if applicable)

4) A copy of a current Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification (if applicable)

• Please attach your documents to the “Attachments” section…