Horticulturist

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

City of Roseburg, Oregon

$31.4234 - $40.0991/hour

Applications Close – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Essential competencies of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and may be changed by the employer at any time.

With minimal supervision, performs skilled tasks related to turf management, landscape and natural resource management of City parks and City properties. Coordinates City wide Parks volunteer beautification program. May work closely with Parks Administration for related projects.

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent who assigns work projects and reviews work for effectiveness and results obtained.

May act as a lead person for parks staff. May supervise seasonal and temporary Parks workers. Supervises volunteers and volunteer groups when performing tasks in City parks and City properties.

Unless specifically identified as a “Non-Essential Job Function”, the information included in this job description, and any referenced supplemental documents, is considered an “Essential Job Function”. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations, or transitional work assignments, do not waive any of the essential functions for this position.

The following information is not all-inclusive.

• Participate in scheduling and assigning tasks for parks staff, volunteers, work partnerships and/or seasonal temporary employees.
• Assist with development and administration of horticultural practices and programs for City parks, including turf management, sports field maintenance, planting, and care and maintenance of flowerbeds and greenhouse, including diagnosis and treatment of insect diseases and problems.
• Provide assistance and training to Parks Staff in areas of turf management, landscape management and disease management.
• Manage and administer horticultural, maintenance of nursery, pest management projects, and any related contracts; may review work of contractors.
• Establish positive working relationship with representatives of the community, state/local agencies, City Management, staff and the public.
• Design and install landscaped areas; propagate and produce plants; interpret design and installation work from plans.
• Analyze plant, turf and landscape conditions; diagnose problems, assess needs, select and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Perform skilled labor in turf maintenance, plantings and pruning.
• Mow, fertilize, water, plant, prune, trim lawns, plant trees, and assist in general park maintenance.
• Monitoring and Maintenance of Wetland mitigation sites.
• May represent City and Parks Division in public speaking engagements.
• Exercise judgment in any ordering, purchasing, and application of parks materials. Keep appropriate records of same.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with City ordinance and Park Rules and Regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of turf management, tree and shrub pruning, and current horticultural practices.
• Thorough knowledge of park maintenance and operational procedures.
• Working knowledge of arboriculture.
• Considerable knowledge of interpreting plans, designs, and specifications.
• Knowledge of techniques for training, supervising and working in a team environment.
• Ability to produce legible reports.
• Ability to operate various park related equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine best course of action.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze technical data.
• Ability to use tools of various shapes and sizes.
• Ability to work with volunteers and diverse community groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Must be honest and truthful in all tasks and responsibilities.
• Conduct oneself with integrity, morality,…