City of Dallas
City Forester (Dallas Water Utilities) – Civil Service
City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
City Forester (Dallas Water Utilities) – Civil Service
Job Summary
Under general direction, plan, develop, implement and manage a City-wide urban forestry and horticultural maintenance program; organize and supervise staff in the maintenance of all City trees, open space, landscaped beds, and areas. Work closely with staff, community organizations, and volunteers to formulate policies, develop short- and long-range plans, and maintain the community urban forest.
Overview The City Forester plans, develops, implements, and manages the City-wide urban forestry maintenance program, staff, and related activities. Develops short and long-range plans and implements successful procedures and policies.
Essential Functions
Plans, reviews, and evaluates public projects involving trees and other foliage; facilitates communication between City staff, contractors and citizens, and acts as liaison between City Departments, agencies and other municipalities and groups.
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of planting, cultivation, and maintenance of trees to ensure the continuity and health of community trees along city streets, parks and related areas, and oversees the landscape design of such areas; administers management plans to control insects, pests, and diseases and other threats to the urban forest.
Coordinates and facilitates interdepartmental programs and related projects; drafts, writes, and monitors city-wide specifications, manuals, and SOPs for forestry care and maintenance; implements and oversees the Trinity Forest Management Plan, vegetation management, and restoration projects.
Provides instruction, education, and guidance for all workers maintaining the forests and trees within the City; serves as an instructor for the City of Dallas Arborist School, Dallas Citizen Forester Academy, statewide/national workshops and conferences, as well as civic, homeowner and business forums.
Monitors and ensures the appropriate permitting for forestry related activities; enforces regulations for illegal dumping and coordinates with law enforcement and other agencies to handle illegal or non-compliant situations.
Monitors, manages, and oversees contract compliance for vendors and other personnel working on forestry and horticultural projects within the City; administers forestry service contracts, processes tree removal permits, and reviews building permits to ensure compliance with tree preservation requirements as specified by City Code.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Forest Practice Guidelines and Best Management Practices.
Project management and administration pertaining to tree care and maintenance.
Knowledge of arboriculture; tree growth and culture requirements.
Knowledge of native trees and associated plants.
Proficient with Arc View and GIS.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit or functional program.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Supervising, delegating, and monitoring forestry work of others.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, arboriculture, or horticulture.
Experience
Four years of experience in general urban forestry or arboriculture, including planting, cultivation, maintenance of trees and control of insects, pests, diseases.
Two years of supervisory/project management responsibilities.
Equivalency (ies)
A high school diploma or GED plus eight years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
An associate's degree in any field plus six years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-stated field plus six years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
A master's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, arboriculture or horticulture plus two years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
License(s) and/or Certification(s)
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Must obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification within one year of appointment.
Other Requirements
Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) on-call status.
Subject to work in inclement weather conditions.
Salary Range $62,381.02 – $76,594.30
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend on qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Overview The City Forester plans, develops, implements, and manages the City-wide urban forestry maintenance program, staff, and related activities. Develops short and long-range plans and implements successful procedures and policies.
Essential Functions
Plans, reviews, and evaluates public projects involving trees and other foliage; facilitates communication between City staff, contractors and citizens, and acts as liaison between City Departments, agencies and other municipalities and groups.
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of planting, cultivation, and maintenance of trees to ensure the continuity and health of community trees along city streets, parks and related areas, and oversees the landscape design of such areas; administers management plans to control insects, pests, and diseases and other threats to the urban forest.
Coordinates and facilitates interdepartmental programs and related projects; drafts, writes, and monitors city-wide specifications, manuals, and SOPs for forestry care and maintenance; implements and oversees the Trinity Forest Management Plan, vegetation management, and restoration projects.
Provides instruction, education, and guidance for all workers maintaining the forests and trees within the City; serves as an instructor for the City of Dallas Arborist School, Dallas Citizen Forester Academy, statewide/national workshops and conferences, as well as civic, homeowner and business forums.
Monitors and ensures the appropriate permitting for forestry related activities; enforces regulations for illegal dumping and coordinates with law enforcement and other agencies to handle illegal or non-compliant situations.
Monitors, manages, and oversees contract compliance for vendors and other personnel working on forestry and horticultural projects within the City; administers forestry service contracts, processes tree removal permits, and reviews building permits to ensure compliance with tree preservation requirements as specified by City Code.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Forest Practice Guidelines and Best Management Practices.
Project management and administration pertaining to tree care and maintenance.
Knowledge of arboriculture; tree growth and culture requirements.
Knowledge of native trees and associated plants.
Proficient with Arc View and GIS.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit or functional program.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Supervising, delegating, and monitoring forestry work of others.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, arboriculture, or horticulture.
Experience
Four years of experience in general urban forestry or arboriculture, including planting, cultivation, maintenance of trees and control of insects, pests, diseases.
Two years of supervisory/project management responsibilities.
Equivalency (ies)
A high school diploma or GED plus eight years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
An associate's degree in any field plus six years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-stated field plus six years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
A master's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, arboriculture or horticulture plus two years of required experience, including two years supervisory/project management responsibilities.
License(s) and/or Certification(s)
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Must obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification within one year of appointment.
Other Requirements
Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) on-call status.
Subject to work in inclement weather conditions.
Salary Range $62,381.02 – $76,594.30
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend on qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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