City of Lewisville
Overview
The primary responsibilities of the Urban Forester include developing and overseeing tree management plans for care and maintenance of the City Urban Forest. This position organizes and directs field operations for maintenance crews and oversees related operations responsible for the maintenance, care, evaluation, and assessment of tree health and hazards. Collects tree inventory and data, approves tree-related projects, works with other entities to beautify the Urban Forest, and consults and trains other departments on tree best management practices and how to stay in compliance with the City’s established tree and landscaping requirements. The position has supervisory and preliminary budgetary responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Manage collection of urban tree canopy inventory and assist the City of Lewisville with the development of urban tree management plan. Develop work plans, schedules, inventories, and prioritize forestry maintenance operations for efficient standards. Develop procedures to verify compliance with urban tree management plan, city landscaping/tree requirements, and industry standards. Monitor and coordinate field operations, ensuring adequate coverage and adherence to schedules. Supervise forestry crews, including delegation, assignments, training, evaluation, and disciplinary action. Manage private contractors/vendors, securing quotes, and ensuring contract obligations for forestry-related projects and ensure they remain in compliance with the City’s established tree and landscape requirements. Driving community engagement by coordinating and developing Keep Lewisville Beautiful projects. Enforce safety standards, regulations, and policies. Coordinate equipment maintenance, inventory, and supply management. Coordinate tree-related service requests, planting, and inventory tracking. Address citizen concerns, resolving complaints within the department. Collaborate with divisions, agencies, perform tree appraisals, and risk management. Facilitate interdepartmental programs and draft operating procedures for forestry care. Represent the department at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars. Educate citizens on urban forestry, develop presentations, and advocate for municipal forestry interests. Administer transplanting and tree care and planting programs with volunteer groups and contractors. Manage Tree City USA data. Assists with the development and implementation of the urban forestry unit operating budget. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Provides customer service for all accounts payable related inquiries.
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The primary responsibilities of the Urban Forester include developing and overseeing tree management plans for care and maintenance of the City Urban Forest. This position organizes and directs field operations for maintenance crews and oversees related operations responsible for the maintenance, care, evaluation, and assessment of tree health and hazards. Collects tree inventory and data, approves tree-related projects, works with other entities to beautify the Urban Forest, and consults and trains other departments on tree best management practices and how to stay in compliance with the City’s established tree and landscaping requirements. The position has supervisory and preliminary budgetary responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Manage collection of urban tree canopy inventory and assist the City of Lewisville with the development of urban tree management plan. Develop work plans, schedules, inventories, and prioritize forestry maintenance operations for efficient standards. Develop procedures to verify compliance with urban tree management plan, city landscaping/tree requirements, and industry standards. Monitor and coordinate field operations, ensuring adequate coverage and adherence to schedules. Supervise forestry crews, including delegation, assignments, training, evaluation, and disciplinary action. Manage private contractors/vendors, securing quotes, and ensuring contract obligations for forestry-related projects and ensure they remain in compliance with the City’s established tree and landscape requirements. Driving community engagement by coordinating and developing Keep Lewisville Beautiful projects. Enforce safety standards, regulations, and policies. Coordinate equipment maintenance, inventory, and supply management. Coordinate tree-related service requests, planting, and inventory tracking. Address citizen concerns, resolving complaints within the department. Collaborate with divisions, agencies, perform tree appraisals, and risk management. Facilitate interdepartmental programs and draft operating procedures for forestry care. Represent the department at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars. Educate citizens on urban forestry, develop presentations, and advocate for municipal forestry interests. Administer transplanting and tree care and planting programs with volunteer groups and contractors. Manage Tree City USA data. Assists with the development and implementation of the urban forestry unit operating budget. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Provides customer service for all accounts payable related inquiries.
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