Temporary Assistant Horticulturist at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$23.868



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014711 Temporary Assistant Horticulturist (Open)



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Job Description:

Job Duties: Assist the Park Horticulturist in the planning and development of park land projects. Assist in the formulation of forestry improvement projects such as fuel reduction thinning projects to help prevent or lesson the effects of wildfire. Provide technical horticulture and forestry advice to Park Superintendents. Specifically, assist with hazard tree inspections and management of hazard trees in developed areas of the park and recreation projects. Candidate will serve as a lead arborist to preform tree trimming and/or removal of hazardous trees throughout our park system. Candidate will supervise one assistant, temporary employee during tree trimming and removal operations. Candidate will operate and maintain a 55 foot aerial lift unit to assist with hazard tree management. Perform related work as required to include landscape installation requiring manual labor.



Requirements/Qualifications




Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture and/or Forestry plus one year of professional experience.



Other: Valid driver's license is required. Applicant must possess or acquire within three months of hire a Nebraska Commercial Driver's license with air brake endorsement.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of native trees and other landscape materials, horticulture practices and forestry practices. Skill in operating horticulture equipment such as chain saws and ability to learn how to operate aerial lift equipment.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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