OFFICIAL CLASS TITLE ENTRANCE SALARY
ARBORIST (4016) $24,297-$45,215 per year 

MUST COMPLETE JEFFERSON PARISH PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FORMS.

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) ANTICIPATED EAST
JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKWAYS AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR. SALARY
RANGE IS $29,146 - 45,215/PER YEAR. PLEASE INDICATE ACCEPTABLE SALARY WHEN APPLYING. 
FINAL FILING DATE: Close of Business, Friday, Open

KIND OF WORK

Performs professional arboriculture work in setting up mechanism to assist Architects,
developers, builders, utility companies, and Parkway department crews upon their request, and
in conformance with Parish ordinance, in the handling and prevention of damage to trees and
other similar natural resources during construction and other work being performed on Jefferson
Parish right-of-ways and in the Old Metairie district. Performs related work as required. 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry Science, or Horticulture from an
accredited college or university; plus, possession of a current license as an Arborist by the
Louisiana State Department of Agriculture and Forestry; plus, at least three (3) years of full
time paid work experience performing work in the area of arboriculture performing as an
Arborist. A current Louisiana driver's license and acceptable driving record are also required.



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER