Urban Forester (Open/Competitive)

Note: This posting is for a role with the City of Muskegon.

Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, or Superintendent performs various semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to City facilities, grounds, and equipment. Operates light and heavy equipment and provides general labor in support of a wide range of public works maintenance, repair and construction projects including but not limited to Highway, Traffic, Forestry, Cemetery, Marina, Parks and Water/Sewer.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Vocational or technical training in construction, mechanics, a skilled trade or related field is highly preferred.
• Two or more years of responsible job experience in a building maintenance, construction, repair, tree removal, AND one year experience in mechanics, heavy equipment operation, or related field.
• State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - A and the appropriate endorsement(s) obtained prior to completing probation, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
• Certification in electrical hazard and line clearance arborist is required within six months of employment.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel to various locations within the City and work outside the office at field sites: including visiting construction sites with treacherous terrain requiring the employee to traverse uneven ground, climb up or crawl down to access site, and may encounter fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment, and other dangers associated with engineering projects and construction sites. An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to gain access to the construction project sites described above, observe and inspect work in progress, and operate hand and power tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, dust or airborne particles, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate with others in person, on the phone, and via two-way radio. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items of moderate to heavy weight.

Additional Information

Employees in this position are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 517M Unit 2.

EVALUATION CONTENT:
Performance Evaluation – Pass/Fail
Oral Exam – 100%

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the Muskegon County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the City system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted or extended.