Urban Tree Manager/Tree Warden

Town of Brookline; Hammond Street; On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Urban Tree Manager/Tree Warden to lead the stewardship of a vibrant urban tree canopy. This exciting role involves developing forestry operations, managing public trees, and ensuring the health and safety of the urban forest. Join a dedicated team committed to environmental sustainability and community engagement. With a competitive salary range and generous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the community while advancing your career in urban forestry.

Benefits

Four weeks vacation

13 holidays

Personal days

Excellent health benefits

Retirement benefits (pension)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial or municipal tree care and personnel management.
• Massachusetts Arborist Certification and Class B Commercial Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer forestry operations and manage public trees.
• Enforce Tree Protection bylaws and conduct public outreach on urban forestry.

Skills

Tree Care Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Budget Analysis

Public Outreach

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Geographic Positioning System (GPS)

Hydraulic and Chain Saws

Job description

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Location: 870 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467

Join Brookline’s Legacy of Urban Forestry Excellence
The Town of Brookline is seeking a passionate, experienced, and forward-thinking Urban Tree Manager/Tree Warden to lead the stewardship of one of the most beautiful urban tree canopies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and collaborative team of professionals in a community that deeply values its green spaces, environmental sustainability, and the health of its urban forest.

As the Tree Warden, you’ll play a central role in shaping the future of Brookline’s public shade trees—preserving their legacy, enhancing their resilience, and ensuring they continue to thrive for generations to come. We invite qualified professionals who share our commitment to excellence in tree care, community engagement, and ecological sustainability to apply and be part of something truly special.

Why Join Us? As part of the Town of Brookline’s team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community by ensuring the health and safety of our urban forest. We offer a competitive salary range of $103,350 - $116,936 annually, along with a generous benefits package such as four weeks vacation, 13 holidays, personal days, and excellent health and retirement benefits (pension), and professional development opportunities. This position is also OT eligible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer forestry operations.
• Manage all public trees on or impacting Town-owned or managed land.
• Enforce the Town’s Tree Protection and Sidewalk Obstruction bylaws.
• Perform complex administrative, supervisory, regulatory, financial, budgetary, and professional work.
• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to achieve program goals.
• Conduct public outreach and education on urban forestry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry or a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in commercial or municipal tree care and personnel management.
• Massachusetts Arborist Certification required.
• Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License.
• MA Hoisting Engineer’s License.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of tree care and their diseases.
• Thorough knowledge of tree maintenance techniques, materials, and practices.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Geographic Positioning System (GPS).
• Working knowledge of drainage systems, excavation, surface grading, soil compositions, landscape construction, surveying, and laying out of street tree specifications.
• Ability to operate hydraulic and chain saws safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, soil tests, and engineering plans, documents, diagrams, schematic drawings.
• Ability to perform budget analysis, write and manage contracts, and administer grants.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, leadership, communication, and public outreach skills.
• Skill in operating all of the small and large engine equipment required to carry out the functions of this position.
• Strong technical and computer skills.

How to Apply: If you're ready to bring your expertise in urban forestry to the Town of Brookline, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter. Position open until filled.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.