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
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 Location5800 Historic Old Highway 90
Work Hours6:30 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 InformationThe 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:
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 InformationThe 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 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.
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Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
- Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
- Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
- No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
- Yes - SA Ready to Work
- Yes - Train for Jobs SA
- Yes - Both Programs
- No
04
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
05
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
- Some High School (No GED)
- High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
- 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
06
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in plant propagation and the care and maintenance of ornamental plants?
- I do not have any experience
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years
- 13 years or more
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How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?
- I do not have any experience
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
08
How would you rate your ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Fluent
- None of the above
09
Do you have the ability to become licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture or Structural Pest Control Service as a pesticide applicator within 6 months of hire?
- I have the ability to become Licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture or Structural Pest Control Services within 6 months of hire
- I am Licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture or Structural Pest Control Services
- None of the above
10
Select any of the following areas you have certifications or licenses in:
- ASHS Certified Horticulturist
- Certified Arborist
- Licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture or Structural Pest Control Services
- Other (please list below)
- None of the above
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If you selected "Other" license or certification, please list here:
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How many years of experience do you have working with native tree species of South Central Texas and the San Antonio region?
- I do not have any experience
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
13
How many years of experience do you have managing the maintenance of horticultural planting operations?
- I do not have any experience
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
14
Please rate your level of expertise with ArcMap GIS:
- Limited Experience
- Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
- Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
- No Experience
15
Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Visio
- Teams
- Outlook
- None of the above
16
Please describe what experience you have with supervising employees. If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
17
Please describe your experience with large scale tree and palm maintenance. If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
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Please describe your professional experience with urban tree canopy management. If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
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I understand that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.
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