Arborist

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Zoological Park

Job Classification Title

Grounds Worker II (S)

Position Number

65044371

Grade

• NC03
• About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Do you enjoy working outdoors, planting and maintaining trees? Join the North Carolina Zoo during an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the opening of Asia! The North Carolina Zoo is seeking two self-motivated and team-oriented Arborists to join our Arbor Team.

• Key Responsibilities:
• •Performs daily maintenance of Zoo's tree collection throughout its grounds, animal habitats, and off-site locations.
• •Knowledge of exterior landscape, tree collections, and the use of tree climbing harness and ropes, aerial lift devices including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks.
• •Responsible for tree maintenance/landscape construction, team leading/projects, equipment operation, record keeping and public relations. In addition.
• •Interact with guests to answer questions and provide information requiring thorough knowledge of the tree collection.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $51,964

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• •Proven knowledge of tree identification, condition/health and maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and maintenance.
• •Proven experience with the operation of light and/or heavy equipment such as bobcats, backhoes, and aerial lift/or devices.
• •Tree climbing experience and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• •Experience organizing and planning projects, reading landscape plans and utility maps, and identifying tree species.
• •Experience with computers for research, data entry and/or record keeping

Position/Physical Requirements

• •Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm
• •Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned provider .
• •This position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.
• •Required to participate in the zoo's occupational health program.
• •Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• •Must be able to climb trees using tree climbing harness and ropes.
• •Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job for extended and irregular periods, under adverse conditions in all extremes of weather.
• •Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of aggregate material to a height of 18 inches and transport it laterally a distance of 4.5 feet on a frequent basis.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $2500 is being offered for eligible candidates.

• See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy
• *Payout contingent on funding availability*

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR MULTIPLE VACANCIES.

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of progressive experience in horticultural work;

OR

Associate's degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

May require North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License

Division Description

The North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all our citizens and guests. The North Carolina Zoo mission is to protect wildlife and wild places and inspire people to join in conserving the natural world. This mission encompasses both domestic and international efforts, focusing on wildlife conservation, habitat preservation and promoting environmental stewardship.

Learn more about the North Carolina Zoo: https://nczoo.org

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Supplemental and Contact Information .

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• •Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• •Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• •Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• •Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

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