Sr. Horticulturist (Urban Forestry) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4817230) Apply  Sr. Horticulturist (Urban Forestry) Salary $43,383.60 - $65,075.40 Annually Location TX 78227, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2025-00691 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under direction, is responsible for scheduling and administering programs in the field of urban forestry, horticulture, floriculture, arboriculture, and agronomy. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to temperature extremes and occasionally indoors. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff overseeing tree maintenance activities. Work Location 5800 Historic Old Highway 90 Work Hours 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate seasonal adjustments, evening coverage, rotating weekends, and holiday shiftwork, as dictated by business needs. Essential Job Functions + Directs installation, care, maintenance, and improvement of assigned trees, plant collections, plantings, and park areas. + Prepares budget for assigned area and monitors expenditures. + Prepares, schedules, and directs operations to develop and curate scientific, educational, exhibition, and ornamental plantings, plant, or collections. + Performs field supervision over assigned staff. + Coordinates and supervises assigned operations including landscape installation, hardscape maintenance systems, mechanical maintenance, and pest and disease control. + Assures proper and safe operation of physical plant including operation of utilities, machinery, and public facilities; utilizes basic landscaping equipment as needed. + Develops and presents scientific/lay presentations to staff, general public, groups, schools, clubs, etc. + Fosters involvement by horticultural and botanical societies. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. + Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in plant propagation and the care and maintenance of ornamental plants to include One (1) year of supervisory experience. + Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License. Preferred Qualifications + Certified as an Arborist. + Two (2) years of experience with large scale tree and palm maintenance. + Experience with ArcMap GIS. + Experience with personal computer and software. + Knowledge of Central and South Texas trees. + Bilingual in English and Spanish. Applicant Information + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of management, planning, and maintenance of horticultural planting operations. + Knowledge of plant physiology, pathology, propagation, floriculture, arboriculture, and agronomy. + Knowledge of Texas native plants, their water needs, habitat, and appropriate soils. + Knowledge of rare and endangered plants and research methods. + Knowledge of plant taxonomy and the uses of the plants for food, medicine fiber, oil, etc. + Knowledge of plant diseases and methods of control for insects and fungus. + Knowledge of tree surgery and safety precautions to protect employees and the public. + Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management. + Skill in utilizing basic office equipment. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public. + Ability to perform scientific and statistical analysis of horticultural problems. + Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports. + Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.