Arborist/Land Steward

Job title: Arborist/Land Steward

Company: University of Texas at Austin

Job description: Job Posting Title: Arborist/Land Steward—-Hiring Department: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center—-Position Open To: All Applicants—-Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40—-FLSA Status: Non-Exempt—-Earliest Start Date: Sep 01, 2024—-Position Duration: Expected to Continue—-Location: JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER—-Job Details:General NotesThe University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation of native plants through its public botanic garden and its education, research and outreach programs. Founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden, a community gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, sustainable landscapes, land restoration and research. It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants in the state, welcomes 240,000 visitors annually, has 16,000 members and reaches more than 2 million people through its website. The Center is focused on improving landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and connecting people with our environment.The Wildflower Center believes that the “environment is where we all meet,” as Lady Bird Johnson once wisely said. We are a community of people that care for each other, our land and our broader community.Benefits-eligible Wildflower Center staff members enjoy the robust health, time off and leave, and retirement benefits of The University of Texas at Austin employees. Wildflower Center staff get free parking, a free annual membership, discounts on Center classes and purchases made at the Gift Shop and Gallery and the Wildflower Café, and access to featured events. An inspiring and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you.PurposeThe Arborist/Land Steward will provide the technical skills required for the management of natural landscapes at the Wildflower Center. The ideal candidate will perform various types of landscape maintenance and restoration practices, including invasive species control. They will participate in prescribed burns and work to enhance ecosystem health and diversity.Job ResponsibilitiesOperate tractor, skid steer, and other equipment to perform landscape management tasks. Prune trees and remove brush by using chainsaws and other tools. Maintain tools and equipment necessary to perform job duties.Participate in prescribed burns (on and offsite).Conduct seed collection and planting to augment native oak savannah landscape and enhance wildflower displays.Control weeds and invasive species through herbicide application, physical and/or mechanical removal.Maintain and repair decomposed granite trails.Assist in data gathering for research projects.Develop and supervise volunteer crews to assist with tasks and program needs. Provide exceptional and safe guest experience. Support special events outside of normal working hours.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Two years of experience directly related to job duties.Ability to operate and maintain outdoor power tools (chainsaws, line trimmers, etc.) and motorized equipment (farm tractors, compact loaders, all-terrain vehicles, woodchippers).Knowledge of Central Texas native and invasive species.Ability to effectively communicate project and program information to internal and external customers.Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds.Ability to work in all extreme weather conditions.Must have a valid current Texas Class C Driver License.Must have a current non-commercial political pesticide applicators license under Texas Department of Agriculture or be able to obtain license within six (6) months of employment.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsGraduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the Natural Sciences such as Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany, Forestry, or another related area. General knowledge of local vegetation and ecosystems.Experience with land management and land restoration in Central Texas.Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Ability and experience working independently and remotely on vegetation management, equipment operations, and wildfire prevention or mitigation projects.Previous completion of, or ability to complete, training and physical fitness testing to the standards of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Firefighter Type 2, including the arduous level work capacity test.ISA Certified Arborist.Tree climber experience.Driving RequiredThis job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).Salary Range$44,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions​Exposure to elevated noise and environmental conditions associated with the operation/repair of motorized equipment.Exposure to herbicides used to control invasive species.Ability to work outside in all types of weather including extreme temperatures.Work ShiftMonday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pmEvening and weekend work will occasionally be required for events.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.—-Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.—-Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.—-Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.—-Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.—-Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.—-Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.—-E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
[PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF]—-Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Expected salary: $44000 per year

Location: USA

Job date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:54:32 GMT

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