Urban Forestry Coordinator (City of Mobile)

Mobile Civil Service; Crestview (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Civil Service seeks a competent Urban Forestry Coordinator to plan and enforce the city’s forestry functions, both administratively and in the field. The role requires a bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field and city experience in urban forestry, with a valid state driver’s license.

Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related field; urban forestry experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Must obtain Arborist certification by the International Society of Arboriculture within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible administrative and field work in planning, organizing and enforcing the forestry functions of the City of Mobile.
• Support and implement urban forestry programs and policies as directed by the city.

Skills

Urban forestry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

Job description

This is responsible administrative and field work in planning, organizing and enforcing the forestry functions of the City of Mobile.

Jurisdiction: City of Mobile

Yearly Salary: $49,379

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in forestry or a closely related field and preferably one year experience in urban forestry; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Must obtain Arborist certification by the International Society of Arboriculture within the first year of employment.

For details, please see the Class Specifications | URBAN FORESTRY COORDINATOR | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

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