Senior Urban Forestry Program Manager

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa is seeking an Urban Forest Program Manager to develop and manage services, projects, initiatives, and activities in support of Mesa’s urban forest program. You will lead strategies to increase tree canopy, manage contracts and budgets, pursue grants, and collaborate with city departments, partners, and the public to promote resilient urban forestry.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of program management; a valid AZ driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience managing urban forestry projects or programs.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire date.
• ISA certification within one year of hire or promotion date.
• Bilingual with Spanish written and verbal abilities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage services, projects, initiatives in support of the urban forest program.
• Increase canopy coverage through strategies and project implementation.
• Coordinate with internal departments, regional agencies, and community partners.
• Prepare professional reports, forecasts, and grant applications.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, and expenditures; promote best management practices.

Skills

Project management

Urban forestry knowledge

Leadership

Spanish language (bilingual)

Public speaking / writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

ISA Certification

Job description

The City of Mesa is seeking an Urban Forest Program Manager to develop and manage services, projects, initiatives, and activities in support of Mesa’s urban forest program. You will lead strategies to increase tree canopy, manage contracts and budgets, pursue grants, and collaborate with city departments, partners, and the public to promote resilient urban forestry.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of program management; a valid AZ driver’s