Under general supervision, performs professional environmental planning and resource management work.

• Conducts field investigations to determine preferred tree locations and perform maintenance inspections.
• May assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.
• Performs complex environmental and natural resources planning research, compiles detailed information, makes analysis, and prepares reports on environmental management issues, areas, and problems.
• Completes preliminary studies of difficult environmental problems.
• Will work closely with various property owners in relevance to tree maintenance and protections.
• Conducts field surveys of forests, and planted tree areas to determine overall tree health and if there is a need for maintenance.
• Recommends measures for forestry improvements.

Examples of Other Duties 

• Represents the department before community groups and serves as the department’s representative on intra-county, community, or other committees.

• Assists other professionals in technical studies, research and preparation of reports.

• Acts as a project manager in the preparation of forestry maintenance plans and maps or special studies.

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.  Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. 

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Forestry. Familiarity with tree planting and maintenance. Knowledge of completing planting plans and outreach in communities. General GIS and GPS experience.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid non-commercial class C Maryland Driver’s License or an equivalent is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:  Natural Resource Specialist I (Forest Management Maintenance)

Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions. Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.