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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced City Forester to manage and maintain our urban trees and forests. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing tree planting programs, managing tree maintenance and removal, and developing urban forestry plans. They will also work closely with community groups and other city departments to promote the importance of urban forestry and ensure the health and sustainability of our city's trees. The City Forester will also be responsible for managing a team of arborists and other forestry staff, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to urban forestry.
Responsibilities
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- Manage tree planting programs
- Oversee tree maintenance and removal
- Work with community groups to promote urban forestry
- Manage a team of arborists and other forestry staff
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Conduct tree risk assessments
- Develop and manage budgets for forestry projects
- Coordinate with other city departments on urban forestry issues
- Prepare reports and presentations on urban forestry activities
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field
- Experience in urban forestry management
- Knowledge of tree species and their care
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to work with diverse community groups
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with budget management
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to urban forestry
- Ability to conduct tree risk assessments
- Valid driver's license
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in urban forestry management?
- How would you promote the importance of urban forestry to community groups?
- Can you describe a time when you had to manage a complex forestry project?
- How do you conduct a tree risk assessment?
- What strategies would you use to manage a team of arborists and other forestry staff?