Employment Opportunities

General Duty Statement Performs responsible work relating to the City’s Urban Forestry program to include tree and shrub identification and inspections, ground maintenance, and landscaping. Works with contractors, crews, community groups, and residents to implement contracts and agreements, serve on committees, and lead community events. Participates in planning, implementing, and maintaining urban forestry projects and unit management plans. Assists with and conducts tree inspections to assess the state of the urban forest; monitors tree heath and prescribes treatments when needed; and completes field work under varying weather conditions. Participates in community outreach and provides education on related topics as directed. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Information Specific to this Position: Forestry typically operates on a Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm schedule, however, the Urban Forestry Technician will be expected to work some evening and weekend hours as needed. The Urban Forestry Technician will report to the Como Central Services Facility of the Parks & Recreation Department located at 1100 Hamline Avenue North in Saint Paul, however, much of the work associated with the position involves field work throughout the City of Saint Paul.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Assist higher level staff with the Emerald Ash Borer Management Program including associated field work Assist higher level staff with the Citywide Planting Program including associated field work, tree inventory, and supervision of city-hired contractors Assist with coordination of annual Arbor Day events, Tree Steward volunteer events, and volunteer events Performing routine tree inspections Managing Forestry’s website and social media accounts Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Urban Forestry Technician Job Description.

The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

By Closing Date, you MUST Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Upload or submit the following document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A resume (optional) First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Not sure how the City of Saint Paul's hiring process works? Attend one of our Elevate sessions. The schedule is available at www.stpaul.gov/elevate. Selection Process Information Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Eligible Lists created from Open Job Posting: This job posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately one year. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Condition of Employment: This position will require proof of vaccination and an attestation of vaccination for COVID-19. This position will also require a medical examination, driver's license check, and a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer if meeting the requirements through education. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history

Human Resources Contact Information:
Dan Ferralez at 651-266-6596 200 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: 651-266-6490 E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov

To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Veteran’s Preference for Promotional Candidates: If you are a disabled veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statutes 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 and confirmation from the Veterans Administration of a permanent service-connected disability rated at fifty percent (50%) or more preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.