Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
BOTANICAL INFORMATION CONSULTANT
We will accept online applications on
Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00am (PT) . We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
RECRUITMENT TYPE
We welcome applications from everyone.
Withhold Information
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
Out-of -class Experience
No out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
About You
As a
Botanical Information Consultant, you will be responsible for responding to inquiries and requests for information and materials from the public, academic institutions, media, and industry. You will serve as consultants to private and governmental agencies on general horticultural and botanical practices, methods, and procedures, and act as departmental liaisons with garden clubs, botanical organizations, and private nursery entities. You will use your knowledge in the industry to investigate, analyze, and resolve horticultural and botanical issues.
Essential Job Functions
Answers questions from the public or departmental staff, regarding a variety of general botanical and horticultural concerns.
Acts as a consultant to both private and governmental agencies concerning general horticultural and botanical practices, methods, and procedures.
Acts in a liaison capacity between the department and various garden clubs, botanical or horticultural organizations, and private nursery concerns.
Lectures to garden clubs, botanical or horticultural organizations, or community groups on a variety of departmental activities and current topics.
Writes on botanical subjects for publication in in-house newsletter and flyers, trade journals and news media.
Assists in the coordination of flower shows and special horticultural and botanical events held at the Arboretum facility of the department.
May supervise a horticultural or botanical program or event held at the Arboretum facility of the department, such as the Arboretum Home Demonstration Gardens program.
Assists staff personnel in the identification of plant material submitted by the public.
Assists in the maintenance of field records and reports, and the Arboretum's plant records system.
Assists in the labeling of plants, propagation and expansions of collections.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Graduation from an accredited college with specialization in botany, horticulture, or a related field* -AND- One year's experience in the dissemination of botanical information to the public in an arboretum, botanical garden, or horticultural establishment**. One additional year of the required experience will be accepted for each year of college to a maximum of two years.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Required
To receive credit for your education, please attach a legible copy of your degree or official transcript from an accredited institution to your application. If not attached to your application, please submit your degree or official transcript via email to sking@parks.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. For more information on our standards for educational documents please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
Special Requirements Information
- Related fields are Plant Science, Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Biology
- Horticultural establishment is defined as Tree Care industry; Interior landscape industry; Commercial nursery; Garden Center; Commercial Green house; Plant Conservatory; Landscape Firm
Physical Class
2 - Light.- This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Desirable Qualifications
- Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following:
- Experience in plant Identification and maintenance of plant records and field reports
- Experience in plant labeling, plant propagation, and plant expansion
- One or more membership to a plant society
- Possession of one or more of these certifications/licenses:
- International Society of Arboriculture Certified (ISA Certified).
- Pest Control Advisor/Applicator certificates.
- Master Gardener and related certificates.
- Horticulture Sciences.
- Landscape Irrigation.
- Nursery Management.
- Landscape Design
- Tree Care & Maintenance
- Integrated Pest Management.
- Board Certified Entomologist (or Associate Certified Entomologist ACE)
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. In order to be placed on the eligible list, candidates must meet the minimum requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
- sking@parks.lacounty.gov
- info@governmentjobs.com
- talentcentral@shl.com
- donot-reply@amcatmail.com
- noreply@governmentjobs.com
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
ELIGIBILTY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list for a period of twelve (12) months.
NOTE: We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D)
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Information presented on employment applications, supplemental questionnaire, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Applicants MUST provide relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. We may reject your application at any time during the exam and selection process. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Bulletin Definition, Essential Job Functions or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE / REJECTED application.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE: Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Botanical Information Consultant". Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST
BE FILED ON-
LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE . APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITES (IE: Indeed.com, etc.), FAX, OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire
completely. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .gov. You can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.
Department Contact Name:Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5111
Department Contact Email: sking @parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922
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Employment Information
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
Testing Accommodations For Applicants
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
Fair Chance
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
Veteran’s Credit
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
