Urban Forestry and Property Inspector - Park District

Posting Type

Open Competitive

Full Time

This is inspection work in the enforcement of the Omaha Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, Chapters 18 - Nuisances, and 37 - Trees and Vegetation. An incumbent in this classification is responsible for conducting field inspections to determine whether violations of City Codes or City Contract Specifications have occurred; processing notices to property owners, residents, contractors, or other responsible parties to correct the violations;

may arrange for corrective action and having the responsible parties billed for violations not corrected. The incumbent works independently in the field, explains ordinances and contract provisions to property owners, residents and contractors' representatives, and is responsible for making independent decisions, subject to periodic review by superiors.

• High school graduation or its equivalent AND Three (3) years of experience in arboriculture.
• Associate's degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field AND One (1) year of experience in arboriculture.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to work varying schedules, including weekends and overtime.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class "O" automobile driver's license at time of application.
• Must possess a City of Omaha Arborist's License by the end of the probationary period.
• Must be an Arborist Certified by the Nebraska Arborist Association or the International Society of Arboriculture by the end of the probationary period.
• Must obtain a current category 04 State of Nebraska Pesticide Applicator's Certificate by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a First Aid/CPR certification by the end of the probationary period.

$25.55 with step increases to $32.54 Hourly

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department.

If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

The multiple-choice/written examination will be determined at a later date. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 60%.

This will be weighted 100% in the final score.

To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by February 3, 2026.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of the locations of city streets.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to learn the inspection procedures used in the enforcement of weed and litter, tree and vegetation, and vehicle storage ordinances.
• Ability to identify violations of City Codes, including but not limited to those pertaining to weeds, trees, and other vegetation, vehicular litter, and sediment and erosion control.
• Ability to learn to read plat books, use the Douglas County Real Estate database, and perform routine abstract work.
• Ability to learn to use the GIS database to prepare for inspections and to incorporate the information into reports.
• Ability to compile reports and present the data from information obtained through inspection work.
• Ability to conduct investigations and condition assessments, assist outside…