Urban Planner jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Specializes in the care and management of tree populations in the City of Kingston for the purpose of improving the urban environment.  Review, plan, issue permits, and inspect landscaping in the field, ensuring compliance with the City of Kingston’s Community Forestry Management Plan. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and techniques of urban forestry; good knowledge of the modern principles, practices and techniques of horticulture; good knowledge of the practices, tools, terminology, equipment, and materials used in tree and shrub planting, maintenance, and removal; ability to plan and develop forestry and horticultural programs; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations in a firm, yet tactful manner; ability to work effectively with people and establish cooperative working relationships; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to train and supervise staff; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; sound professional judgment; integrity; initiative and resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or a High School equivalency diploma; AND

 

Must obtain “ISA Arborist Certification” issued by the International Society of Arboriculture within twelve (12) months of the date of appointment and must maintain certification throughout employment.

 

Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with a clean driving record.

 

Bachelor and/or associate degree must be awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.  A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.  You must pay the required evaluation fee.