Administrative Special Services Staff II (ISA Arborist) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/4850498) Apply  Administrative Special Services Staff II (ISA Arborist) Salary $49,982.00 - $99,986.00 Annually Location Michigan, MI Job Type Appointed (Other) Job Number 20243929102gsdssdb Department General Services Opening Date 02/27/2025 Closing Date 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit 9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Join the City of Detroit’s Forestry Tree Planting Unit to make a significant impact on Detroit’s tree canopy. In this dynamic leadership position, you will lead the City’s growing planting program, working with a small team of passionate individuals dedicated to urban tree planting and care. This is a 5-year grant funded appointment term The Detroit Resilient Tree Canopy (DRTCI) Initiative is 5-year interdepartmental project focused on implementing strategies to increase tree canopy in neighborhoods with less than 20% coverage; improve forest conditions within the City’s park system; expand workforce pathways for youth in the urban forestry field; and to advance utilization of tree and forest inventories, monitoring, and assessment tools to inform long-term municipal forestry strategies. The Arborist supports the DRTCI by leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of tree plantings. You will work collaboratively with the project team to create site plans and select species for all neighborhood, corridor, and freeway planting projects. This role requires you to effectively communicate and manage contractors, ensuring contractors are planting in accordance with planting standards and accurately tracking newly planted trees in the City’s asset management system. During the summer season you will manage a youth forestry crew focused on park forest restoration work and invasive removals. You will also take on a leadership role in developing the City’s Master Forestry Plan. Examples of Duties The arborist works in the field and the office, all year round. Examples of field work include evaluating planting locations, tree pruning, and inspecting contractor work for quality control, attending community meetings on tree plantings. Examples of office work include leading planning meetings, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Additional responsibilities include: + Assists with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives and plans. + Manages project development and execution from inception to closure. + Tracks and reports project milestones and status reports. + Mentors and trains support staff to survey locations, inspect planting stock, and inspect contractor tree plantings. + Creates project schedules, checks work quality, and provides coaching and feedback. + Communicates with the public by responding to concerns, providing customer service, presenting at public meetings, and fostering partnerships with community groups. + Collects and interpret tree data in software, like ArcGIS + Creates reports and maps to share information with contractors, community partners, and colleagues Minimum Qualifications High School graduation or G.E.D. ISA Arborist Certification 1-3 years of experience in urban forestry, arboriculture, or horticulture. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS is a plus Supplemental Information Evaluation Plan + Interview: 70% + Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30% + Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Additional points may be awarded for: + Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points + Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit. Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits: + CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year. + VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year + PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday + MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws. + UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws. + HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information. + This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty. Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits: + CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year. + VACATION – Granted on the following basis: Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned Less than 6 months None After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days After 1 year An additional 5 days 2-5 years 10 days 6-7 years 11 days 8-9 years 12 days 10-12 years 13 days 15- years15- years + PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday + OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws. + UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws. + HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information. + This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty. 01 Please indicate your highest level of education completed + High School Diploma/GED + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + PhD/J.D. + No Education experience 02 Please describe your experience using AutoCAD 03 Please describe your experience using ArcGis 04 Please list your Arborist Certifications Required Question Employer City of Detroit Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email