Urban Forestry Programs Lead

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking an Urban Forest Program Manager to lead development and management of the city's urban forest initiatives. You will coordinate projects, analyze data on canopy and irrigation, and prepare professional reports and forecasts.

This exempt professional role requires collaboration with City departments, partners, and the public, plus grant pursuit and budget oversight. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban forestry or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing urban forestry programs or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage urban forestry programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external partners, and the public to promote and implement city initiatives.
• Prepare professional reports, grant applications, and budgets as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Excel

Job description

City of Mesa is seeking an Urban Forest Program Manager to lead development and management of the city's urban forest initiatives. You will coordinate projects, analyze data on canopy and irrigation, and prepare professional reports and forecasts.

This exempt professional role requires collaboration with City departments, partners, and the public, plus grant pursuit and budget oversight. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' experience are preferred.