Park/Water Projects Technician

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 11/24/2025 to 12/7/2025. 

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.  
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 
• Benefits - We care about your well-being. 

General Job Description: This is technical arboriculture, landscape or green stormwater infrastructure landscape or natural lands restoration work assisting the contract administrator in the inspection and monitoring of landscape, installation, maintenance or construction, or tree planting, trimming and removal projects, and natural lands restoration projects.  Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring that contractors comply with terms of contracts, plans and specifications and meet current standards for quality of work.  Coordination with contractors, vendors and departmental officials is a significant aspect of the work.  Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor.

The Requirements are as follows: 

          Successful completion of 60 college credits at an accredited college or university or technical school with major course work in horticulture, arboriculture, landscape design, agronomy, environmental science or closely related field.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

OPTION 1:

          Two years of experience in arboriculture.

OPTION 2:

          Two years of experience in landscape maintenance.

OPTION 3:        

          Two years of experience planning, implementing, monitoring and maintaining natural lands restoration projects for a large urban park system.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Jenna Smith.  You can contact Nashe at Jenna.Smith@phila.gov.

The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  Learn more at  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov