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Forester & Turf Manager-Parks and Recreation Dept.

@ Fort Bend County
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Richmond, Texas, United States
$26-$32/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supervising staff, developing turf plans, inspecting plants and turf
Requirements Summary:Undergrad degree in horticulture or turf grass management; 5+ years of staff management; Texas Department of Agriculture certification with weed/pest control.
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Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

Forester & Turf Manager

  • Provides professional advice on the selection, ordering, planting, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers and turf grasses.
  • Inspects and treat plants, trees and turf grass for diseases, parasites, and other issues that may affect the health of plants, trees and turf grass.
  • Develops and maintains turf maintenance plans in order to maintain health, sustainability and appearance of athletic fields and county parks.
  • Trains and supervises staff at each location/park to get all sports fields and parks to an acceptable level.
  • Responsible for maintaining a tree trimming plan and implementing best practices in tree management.
  • Performs soil-based testing and analysis of grounds and turf areas to diagnose problems such as disease, insects, and weeds.
  • Responsible for lining all sports fields including baseball fields, football fields and soccer fields.
  • Ensures all fields are properly irrigated.
  • Identifies risks for participants using the sports fields.
  • Approves personnel actions, such as, new hire selection, employee transfers, promotions, discipline, including terminations, subject to Parks Director’s review.
  • Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Undergraduate degree in Horticulture, Turf Grass Management or related field.
  • 5 years of staff management experience
  • Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Certification with weed and pest control categories.

SALARY: $25.71-$32.14/HOURLY-FULL TIME

CLOSING DATE: Upon Fillling Position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.