What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Forester position at City of Montrose?
Basic Purpose of the Job:
This supervisory position is responsible for designing, maintaining, and coordinating the City's forestry programs. It also involves assisting in implementing the City's urban forestry plans and preparing and implementing a public relations program to protect and preserve its forest resources. Additionally, this position will supervise the horticulture, open space, and right-of-way programs. Primary responsibilities include leading the management of the City's urban forest, assessing, developing, maintaining, and reporting on a City forest management plan. The role will also involve training on the safe and appropriate management of the City's urban forest, evaluating and diagnosing the urban forest, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and consulting and contracting for specialty trimming or advice. Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.
Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).
Job Requirements:
Moderate physical work with the ability to lift 100 pounds. frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Subject to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.
This supervisory position is responsible for designing, maintaining, and coordinating the City's forestry programs. It also involves assisting in implementing the City's urban forestry plans and preparing and implementing a public relations program to protect and preserve its forest resources. Additionally, this position will supervise the horticulture, open space, and right-of-way programs. Primary responsibilities include leading the management of the City's urban forest, assessing, developing, maintaining, and reporting on a City forest management plan. The role will also involve training on the safe and appropriate management of the City's urban forest, evaluating and diagnosing the urban forest, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and consulting and contracting for specialty trimming or advice. Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Schedule and supervise employees and contracts, as well as participate in, the inspection, planting, removal, pruning, trimming, and maintenance of treees on City property and rights-of-way.
- Instruct citizens and City personnel in good forestry practices; inspect trees for pests and disease, and schedule spraying or treatment operations.
- Prepare a budget and seek grant opportunities for forestry programs.
- Oversee staff and contractors for downtown beautification projects and city landscapes.
- Operate maintenance equipment and power tools including bucket truck, wood chipper, chainsaws, and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment.
- Apply or assist in application of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and mulch in accordance with product recommendation; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
- Implement a public relations program for forest resources, prepare public information. Prepare, maintain, and implement a forestry management plan, to include tree trimming and care, site improvements, tree plantings, and removals.
- Prepare and maintain an inventory of tree population by species and age groups within the City and a general suvey of trees on rights-of-way within the City.
- Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.
Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.
Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).
Job Requirements:
- Two (2) or more years of experience preferred in forestry and horticulture or related experience.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Bachelor's degree in urban forestry, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail.
- Ability to work on or supervise several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read and understand landscape site plans.
- Ability to train and guide others.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and other common software programs. Ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- This position is subject to non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Current Colorado driver’s license with acceptable record.
- General Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Traffic Control Flagger Certification or the ability to obtain it within 1 year of the hire date.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain it within 1 year of the hire date.
Moderate physical work with the ability to lift 100 pounds. frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Subject to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.
Salary : $70,000
