Forester (Limited Term Merit)

Full-time position available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Forestry Division located at 1520 West 9th Street. Limited term merit will last five years.
Salary Range: $27.25-$40.88/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: June 03, 2025

• Assists assigned technical supervisor by directly supervising the activities of several street tree crews.
• Checks permits for the removal and planting of trees and recommends species of trees to plant.
• Checks complaints and reports of damage to trees on public grounds.
• Supervises and personally checks automotive equipment and other equipment used in tree work for need of repair and general maintenance.
• Supervises the spraying of trees and the maintenance of spraying equipment.
• Requisitions supplies needed by assigned tree crews.
• Supervises and assists in the maintenance of clerical records.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree with major course work in horticulture, forestry, which includes: Botany, Ecology, Wildlife, Biology, Natural Resource Science and Terrestrial Ecosystems; Or five (5) years of professional work experience as an ISA Certified Arborist.

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