Urban Forestry Specialist: Plan, Plant & Protect Trees

City of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis seeks an Urban Forester to analyze and guide urban forestry programs, maintain inventories of street and park trees, and review planting plans. You will develop and administer grants, collaborate with city officials and communities, and support landscape projects across neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate will have a forestry degree, ISA Arborist certification, and strong GIS and data-analysis skills. A valid Missouri driver’s license is required for field duties and inspections.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Agriculture, or a directly related field is required.
• Certification as an Arborist (ISA) preferred; valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency with GIS (ArcGIS) and data management tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop forestry plans, write landscape ordinances, and assist with budgets.
• Provide technical forestry advice to City officials and stakeholders.
• Coordinate tree planting programs and maintain planting records.
• Inspect trees and conduct surveys to guide maintenance and removal programs.
• Participate in streetscape and park planning; engage with developers on tree plantings.
• Administer Forestry grants and use Cityworks or i-Tree software for reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Project management

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS data collection

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

City of St. Louis seeks an Urban Forester to analyze and guide urban forestry programs, maintain inventories of street and park trees, and review planting plans. You will develop and administer grants, collaborate with city officials and communities, and support landscape projects across neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate will have a forestry degree, ISA Arborist certification, and strong GIS and data-analysis skills. A valid Missouri driver’s license is required for field duties and inspections.