Forester 1

JOB Under direct supervision of the Urban Forestry Coordinator in training capacity, this position covers the entire state focusing on providing technical assistance for the urban and community forestry program. This includes planning and implementing urban forestry programs to assist municipal governments with the planting, maintenance, management and protection of trees on public property. Additionally, to research, analyze and develop technical material and training programs related to arboricultural topics to include tree planting, tree maintenance, community tree ordinances, and other issues to support the Urban Forestry Program and other duties as assigned. Specific duties: provide technical assistance to units of local government and organizations involved with public tree care; conduct workshops and provide training to these groups; produce and obtain technical and educational material relevant to Urban Forestry; provide assistance to units of local government concerning the development of tree care ordinances and organizational skills for tree boards; maintain status as an international society of arboriculture certified arborist on an annual basis. Performs other duties as requested. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of then discovered.This position will also be posted as Forester 2(FOR2500032PSA), and a Forester 3(FOR2500033PSA)Only 1 position will be filled using one of these 3 postings.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.