City of Omaha · 18 hours ago
Urban Forestry and Property Inspector - Park District 5
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.55/hr - $32.54/hr
3+ years expThe City of Omaha is seeking an Urban Forestry and Property Inspector to enforce the Omaha Municipal Code related to nuisances, trees, and vegetation. The role involves conducting field inspections, processing notices for code violations, and making independent decisions regarding corrective actions.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Receives complaints concerning violations of the Omaha Municipal Code relating to nuisance weeds, litter, vehicles, trees, or shrubs on public or private property in the City
Inspects and evaluates trees on both private and City-owned properties for hazardous conditions
Trims City trees or coordinates with tree trimmers to correct issues, restore line of sight, and remove hazards
Responds to storm damage and other reported tree damage, including documentation and evaluation of conditions. Prepares reports for claims, assists in scheduling and prioritizing storm damage actions
Determines ownership of the properties containing violations by consulting the Douglas County Real Estate computer database, and the City Geographic Information System (GIS) database, conducts investigations, ascertains the responsible parties, notifies responsible parties of the nature of the complaints and of the timetable for their resolution
Reinspects properties after the compliance due dates to ensure that violations have been addressed and approves work orders for their corrective action if the violations have not been corrected within the notice periods
Updates work orders of unresolved violations, ensures the violations are corrected, and computes the charges to the responsible parties
Prepares reports and maintains records of inspections conducted and work performed
Responds to questions from the public concerning notices or billings for services or violations such as weed and litter removal, tree or shrub conditions or locations, recycling, and yard waste programs
Assists in the administration of special programs such as the annual Garden Releaf program, and approving locations of garden plots to effect optimum use of empty lots in the City, tree planting locations to replenish tree stock, and trash receptacles to remove unwanted items from homes and yards so that they do not become litter problems
Coordinates recycling of plastic, paper, tires, and metal to properly dispose of/recycle found debris
Locates and identifies homeless camps and communicates with homeless individuals for reporting purposes
Coordinates with the Police and Law Departments to prepare legal documents and acquire signed search warrants
Coordinates with Police department to identify and survey illegal dumping sites
Represents the Department at meetings of the Board of Appeals and Board of Equalization
Coordinates with utility and railroad companies to address power line and abutting property issues
Performs office and field duties related to the collection and assessment of data associated with violations found during investigations
May act as a lead worker, including training other staff as assigned
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or its equivalent AND Three (3) years of experience in arboriculture
Associate's degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field AND One (1) year of experience in arboriculture
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to work varying schedules, including weekends and overtime
Must possess and maintain a valid class 'O' automobile driver's license at time of application
Must possess a City of Omaha Arborist's License by the end of the probationary period
Must be an Arborist Certified by the Nebraska Arborist Association or the International Society of Arboriculture by the end of the probationary period
Must obtain a current category 04 State of Nebraska Pesticide Applicator's Certificate by the end of the probationary period
Must possess a First Aid/CPR certification by the end of the probationary period
Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
Knowledge of the locations of city streets
Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
Ability to learn the inspection procedures used in the enforcement of weed and litter, tree and vegetation, and vehicle storage ordinances
Ability to identify violations of City Codes, including but not limited to those pertaining to weeds, trees, and other vegetation, vehicular litter, and sediment and erosion control
Ability to learn to read plat books, use the Douglas County Real Estate database, and perform routine abstract work
Ability to learn to use the GIS database to prepare for inspections and to incorporate the information into reports
Ability to compile reports and present the data from information obtained through inspection work
Ability to conduct investigations and condition assessments, assist outside parties with investigations and condition assessments, and compile appropriate documentation of investigations and condition assessments in accordance with standard procedures
Ability to communicate successfully and build working relationships with contractors, industrial representatives, other governmental officials, and members of the public
Ability to understand oral or written instructions
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to learn and apply the City ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies relating to weed and litter removal, as well as the ordinances pertaining to trees and shrubs
Ability to identify tree, shrub, and weed species and the causes of tree and shrub damage or death
Ability to determine the optimum remedial action to take to resolve tree and shrub damage
Ability to negotiate and moderate interactions with civilians who may be upset and confrontational
Benefits
Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays.
Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
Company
City of Omaha
City of Omaha is a government organization that provides utilities, permits, and development services for businesses and residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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