Urban Forester
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Planning Division Chief, this position is responsible for the development and ongoing implementation of an urban forest management plan, including new and updated policies, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to trees, preparing tree assessments/inventories and managing tree-related data, supporting the preparation of planting and landscape plans for public properties, participating in community outreach and education on tree management, tree care, and planting plans, and conducting plan and permit review.
Examples Of Duties:
Work involves plan review for landscaping and streetscape for City capital projects and private development applications.
Review of tree removal applications and tree management plans, conducting site inspections for tree removal requests and hazardous tree incidents, tree protection during construction, and ensuring new tree plantings adhere to approved plans.
Working on invasive removal programs and tree blight management planning, and providing recommendations on tree planting and care to internal City staff and members of the public.
Performs other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, serving as the City’s Tree City USA and Arbor Day liaison, assisting staff liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee and the Community Appearance Committee.
Applying for grants to support tree planting and care, and working with utility companies on proper tree pruning and right-of-way conflicts.
The position works closely with the City’s Sustainability Coordinator in implementing programs and policies that support the City’s overall environmental and sustainability goals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, environmental science, landscape architecture, agriculture or related field and four years of experience in forestry, arboriculture or landscape architecture relating to urban forest management and/or forest management.
Certification as an arborist.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of urban forest management and of the methods, materials, and equipment used in landscaping, plant and tree maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret landscaping plans, specifications, and drawings.
Ability to communicate patiently, effectively, and courteously with the public and firmly and tactfully enforce codes and regulations.
