Salary: $44,425.00 - $55,532.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 12202024
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Division: PARKS
Opening Date: 12/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DefinitionThis is a full-time, Non-Exempt position for the Urban Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for implementing day-to-day right of way maintenance and beautification.
Reporting Relationship: City Forester
Examples of Work- Operate and conduct routine maintenance of forestry and landscaping equipment; including but not limited to: chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, stump grinders, augers, chippers, aerial lifts, spray and water tankers, tree spades, tractors, excavators, and City vehicles.
- Maintain and monitor City-owned right of ways, landscape areas, and urban forest areas; including but not limited to: clearing obstacles and debris, weed and pest control, planting, pruning, mulching, pressure washing, painting, and irrigation system repairs.
- Provide field supervision of the Right of Way Crew; Train, assign, evaluate and discipline a crew of Technicians.
- Assist with special projects, programs and events as needed.
- Ability and wiliness to work flexible work hours, including nights and weekends.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather related incidents and emergency operations.
Education, Experience, or Certification- Must have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License; high school diploma or GED.
- Must have at least four (4) years of professional experience in landscaping, maintenance, arboriculture, or construction, with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Must possess at least two of the following certifications: ISA Certified Arborist, TDA Licensed Pesticide Applicator, TCEP Certified Landscape Technician or Irrigator, TNLA Landscape Associate or Professional, NRAP Certified Parks & Recreation Professional.
- Must demonstrate proficiency and have training certificates for at least three of the following types of equipment: tractor, excavator, skid steer, brush chipper, stump grinder, arial lift, dump truck.
Supplemental InformationThe Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
BENEFITS MEDICAL (THREE PLANS)
UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan
- Provider
- United Healthcare
- Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
- Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
- Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
- Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $8,000 annually
- Employee pays dependent premium
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Provider
- H.S.A. BANK
- Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
- Max Contribution for employee only $4,150 (per the Internal Revenue Services
- City contributes to employee only $1,250
- Max Contribution for employee/family $8,300 (per the Internal Revenue Services
- City contributes to employee/family $2,250
- Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services
- Unused balance rolls over to new year Account belongs to employee
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- PPO
- Provider
- United Healthcare
- Deductible
- Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
- Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
- Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $40 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred
3.HMO PLAN- Provider
- United Healthcare
- Deductible
- Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
- Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $4,000 individual - $8,000 family (Year);
- Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $45 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred
TWO DENTAL PLANS- DHMO
- Provider
- United Healthcare
- No deductible; No Annual Maximum
- Member co-pay depends on procedure
- Employee pays dependent coverage
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- PDP (Dental PPO)
- Provider
- United Healthcare
- $1,500 per person annual maximum
- $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
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VISION - Provider
- United Healthcare
- No deductible
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LIFE INSURANCE - Provider
- Ochs Securian Financial
- $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
- $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
- Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $500,000
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Provider: Flores
- Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
- Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES Provider- Aflac
- Accident
- Cancer
- Heart/Stroke
- Intensive Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
RETIREMENT BENEFITS TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS) - Statewide retirement system
- 7 % employee contribution
- City Contributes 2 to 1
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OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION - MissionSquare
- ROTH - 457 B (MissionSquare)
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OTHER BENEFITS HOLIDAYS = 13 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION 0-5 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
7 years of service 16 days
8 years of service 17 days
9 years of service 18 days
10-14 years of service 19 days
20 years & over of service 20 days
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.
SICK LEAVE - 6 days per calendar year
- Unlimited accrual
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Provider- Alliance Work Partners
- Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
- 8 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
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WELLNESS PROGRAM - Free or reduced health screenings;
- Annual health fairs;
- Educational brown bag lunches;
- Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
FUN BENEFITS - Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
- Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
- City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
- Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
- Years of Service & Recognition Awards
01
Which of the following best represent the highest level of education you have earned?
- Less than high school or GED
- High school or GED
- Associates, vocational or technical degree or diploma
- Bachelors degree
- Masters or above
02
Please describe how many years of supervisory experience you have ?
- 0 years
- 1 years
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4+ years
03
How many years of experience do you have in landscaping, maintenance, arboriculture, or construction ?
Required Question