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Forestry And Landscape ForemanGeneral Services DepartmentUnder general supervision, supervises a moderately large group of workers engaged in removing, planting, cultivating, pruning, spraying trees and shrubs, and performing landscape work in streets and municipal parks.Salary: $40,970.00 - $44,208.00 AnnuallyLocation: Detroit, Michigan, MIJob Type: Certified-Regular Civil ServiceOpening Date: 09/18/2026Closing Date: 10/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)Bargaining Unit: 1080-AFSCME Forestry & Landscape Foremen Local 12The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.Evaluation PlanInterview: 70%Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%KNOWLEDGE OF:Methods of pruning, trees and shrubs, treating insects and diseases, transplanting and moving trees and shrubs.Appropriate procedures to remove hazardous trees.The operation of forestry equipment and vehicles.SKILL IN:Physical and mechanical dexterity.Proper handling of swing lines, pruning tools, saws and other work related equipment.Observation and keen attention to detail.Effective interaction with subordinates and others with diplomacy and tact.ABILITY TO:Organize, supervise and direct the work of others.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ensure safety precautions are followed.Display initiative and resourcefulness in performance of duties.Employment BenefitsThe City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:HEALTHMedical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.DentalVisionINSURANCELife Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.PAID TIME OFFSick LeaveVacationHolidaysOTHER LEAVE BENEFITSThe City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leaveRETIREMENT BENEFITSCity Employees Retirement SystemAs a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIESEmployees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
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detroit, MI, 48201, US
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