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WorkSource Oregon Horticulturist in Roseburg, Oregon
DEFINITION 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. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent who assigns work projects and reviews work for effectiveness and results obtained. SUPERVISION EXERCISED 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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, care and maintenance of flowerbeds and greenhouse; 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. \' Establishes 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. Complete job description and application available at https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/human-resources/employment