Lead Forester – Plant Health Care Expert

City-of-Evanston,-I; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Evanston is seeking a skilled, senior-level Forestry Crew Leader to supervise and perform maintenance of City trees and grounds, with a focus on tree health care. You will lead field staff in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of health issues using integrated arboricultural practices, including fertilization, pesticides, soil management, and planting.

Responsibilities include climbing, pruning, removing hazardous trees, stump grinding, planting and establishment, and other

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess five (5) or more years of relatable forestry or horticultural work experience.
• Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement, a safe driving record, and must be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a Certified Arborist designation from the International Society of Arboriculture or the ability to obtain it within one year, and must be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must possess an International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification or the ability to obtain it within one year, and must be willing to maintain it as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities and crews in planting, pruning, plant health care, and tree removal.
• Coordinate Dutch elm disease inoculations and laboratory testing.
• Oversee pest and disease programs and root invigoration initiatives.
• Plant, transplant, fertilize, and water trees and shrubs; prune and fertilize as needed.
• Perform field inspections and respond to 311 requests; supervise seasonal staff.

Skills

Leadership

5+ years forestry

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forestry/horticulture coursework preferred

Tools

CDL with air brake endorsement

ISA Arborist certification (or able to obtain within 1 year)

ISIA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (or able to obtain within 1 year)

Job description

The City of Evanston is seeking a skilled, senior-level Forestry Crew Leader to supervise and perform maintenance of City trees and grounds, with a focus on tree health care. You will lead field staff in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of health issues using integrated arboricultural practices, including fertilization, pesticides, soil management, and planting.

Responsibilities include climbing, pruning, removing hazardous trees, stump grinding, planting and establishment, and other