Urban Forestry Director: Lead City Tree Care & Programs

Society of American Foresters.; Madison (WI); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Madison's Urban Forestry work unit seeks a dynamic leader to establish collaborative relationships with staff, officials, community advocates, neighborhood associations, and other stakeholders. The City Forester oversees care, protection, and promotion of Madison’s urban forest and directs planting, removal, and maintenance of public trees.

The role includes budgeting, program development, and coordination with DPW and other agencies, with emphasis on safety and service to residents.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of experience applying tree care methods, including planting, pruning, removal, treatment, fertilizing, and inspections of shade and ornamental trees.
• Two years of supervisory principles and practices; proficiency with GIS, GPS, MS Office, Kronos, and budget administration.
• Three years of supervisory experience at foreperson level in a forestry organization; Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest management, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Lead a staff of urban forestry personnel and oversee inspections, planting, and tree care in the city.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and programs for the urban forest.
• Coordinate with staff from DPW, elected officials, residents, developers, and community groups.

Kenntnisse

Tree care expertise

Supervisory skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Forestry

Tools

GIS

GPS

MS Office

Kronos

Jobbeschreibung

City of Madison's Urban Forestry work unit seeks a dynamic leader to establish collaborative relationships with staff, officials, community advocates, neighborhood associations, and other stakeholders. The City Forester oversees care, protection, and promotion of Madison’s urban forest and directs planting, removal, and maintenance of public trees.

The role includes budgeting, program development, and coordination with DPW and other agencies, with emphasis on safety and service to residents.