Arborist

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: center;"img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/11068/jobpostings/image/20250910112323_Arborist.png" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"/divGrow with us! The City of Durango is looking for an strongISA-certified arborist/strong who is ready to help lead city maintenance crews in the care of Durango’s urban forest. With your background in park development, horticulture, and/or natural resources management, you’ll oversee and participate innbsp;strongplanting and maintaining a diverse system of trees/strong, shrubs, and other foliage.nbsp;br id="isPasted"brReporting to the Arborist Supervisor, you willnbsp;strongguide and train assigned staff/strong in all tree trimming, pruning, removal, installation, treatment, and urban forestry practices. You’ll provide technical authority and correct diagnoses of tree pests and diseases and implement appropriate treatment to protect the health of forestry plants and trees.brbrbrstrongCity of Durango’s Trail to Excellencenbsp;/strongbr id="isPasted"The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.nbsp;brbrAt the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the a href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1409/Mission-Vision-Values" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1409/Mission-Vision-Values" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""city’s mission/a of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in thenbsp;a href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1604/2024-Strategic-Plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.durangoco.gov/1604/2024-Strategic-Plan" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""city’s strategic plan/a.nbsp;brbrAs a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:nbsp;brulli style="font-weight: bold;"strongYour ideas help shape citywide improvements.nbsp;/strong/lili style="font-weight: bold;"strongThe work you do ties directly into measurable goals.nbsp;/strong/lili style="font-weight: bold;"strongYou'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.nbsp;/strong/li/ulWe're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve. nbsp;/ph2Position Duties/h2pundefinedstrongemWhat You’ll Do in This Role:nbsp;/em/strongbr/undefinedulliundefinedTree, shrub, and other foliage planting, maintenance, cultivation, and treatment, including tree trimming, pruning, removal, and installation.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedLead and train coworkers assigned to your work team.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedOperate and maintain light, moderate, and heavy power-driven equipment.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedLead and participate in snow removal.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedEducate the community about Durango’s urban forest.nbsp;/undefinedundefinedbr/undefined/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongemYou Have:/em/strongulliAn associate's degree in forestry, urban forestry, horticulture, natural resources management, or a related field./liliThree years of progressively responsible related experience in park development, horticulture and urban forestry.nbsp;/li/ulstrongemYou Will Succeed in This Role If You:nbsp;/em/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liApply your knowledge of grounds maintenance and urban forestry practices, methods, and materials.nbsp;/liliLead and communicate effectively with team members and the public.nbsp;/liliPrioritize safety by consistently following standard practices.nbsp;/li/ulbrISA Arborist Certification, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ), Colorado Pesticide Applicator License, CDOT Certified Flagger Certification, and valid state CDL are preferred. strongIf you do not have a CDL or all certifications, please apply—we are willing to consider applicants who otherwise meet the minimum experience requirements./strong/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pundefinedstrongemWhat We Can Offer You:nbsp;/em/strongbr/undefinedulliundefinedWe believe in cultivating a work environment where our employees can succeed. In this role, you’ll experience the joy of working in nature while also receiving the following benefits and perks.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedAmple personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. nbsp;/undefined/liliundefined401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedBasic life insurance and accidental death amp; dismemberment (ADamp;D) coverage. nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedLong-term disability coverage.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedPaid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedAccess to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedFree access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink amp; Ski Area.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedHolistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedFree transit pass and family member discounts. nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedReimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. nbsp;/undefined/liliundefinedSixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.nbsp;br/undefined/li/ula href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durangoco/classspecs/1419668" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durangoco/classspecs/1419668" aria-label="To view the full job description, click here. - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durangoco/classspecs/1419668$toviewthefulljobdescription,clickhere."strongundefinedTo view the full job description, click here./undefined/strong/aundefinedbr/undefined/p