Associate Arborist

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The publics Works Department is actively seeking one (1) Associate Arborist. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. This is professional urban forestry work as it relates to county-wide tree planting projects and maintenance. The work requires knowledge, understanding, and application of the techniques, methods, and procedures of urban forestry, arboriculture, botany, and horticulture that is gained through degree-granting schools or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Contacts with others require skil