Urban Forester, City of Missoula (Missoula, MT)

TASKS
Coordinate and direct the planning, development, administration and provision of urban forestry services, including tree and forest evaluation, disease prevention, tree maintenance and promotion of urban forestry information and ideas; develop goals and objectives for tree and flowerbed planting, pruning and maintenance of public lands, commuter trails and medians; prepare and manage forest and natural resource related consulting and construction contracts; participate in subdivision review in regards to proper landscape design and species composition.

Create and oversee the maintenance of an inventory of all trees in street rights-of-way and in City parks; order plant material; develop and implement ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures necessary for a healthy urban forest; develop and implement a comprehensive tree plan for the City including criteria for removing dangerous trees, enhancing the health of existing trees, enhancing the beauty of City streets, types of new trees to be encouraged for planting, and risk management policies for reducing liability from dead or dangerous trees.

Develop proposed operating and capital budget for division; approve and monitor spending, use of resources and overtime; establish and implement performance standards and benchmarks; develop staff work plans that meet benchmarks and support department strategic plans, goals and objectives; oversee and train staff in performing duties, such as assessing tree condition and health, tree trimming, hazardous tree removal and tree planting; planning, installation and maintenance of horticultural beds and green spaces; safety set up, maintenance and care of right-of-way medians; identify training needs, evaluate performance of assigned personnel, and work with employees to correct deficiencies and build strengths; develop safety procedures; prepare and submit workers compensation claims; handle complaints.

Coordinate urban forestry and related activities with other department supervisors and outside agencies tofacilitate efficient, effective, and professional departmental operations; assist with urban interface and conservation lands forestry management; represent the Parks & Recreation Department in presentations to, and general dealings with, citizens including media interviews on urban forestry and related programs and activities; prepare a variety of reports and planning documents; assist with strategic planning for department; develop requests for proposals; prepare and administer grants related to urban forestry and assigned public areas or programs; perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in urban forestry, recreation resource management or related field and three years of full- time urban forest management experience with at least two years of supervisory experience, OR five years full- time urban forest management experience with at least two years of supervisory experience. Certification with the International Society of Arboriculture, Montana commercial driver's license and pesticide applicator's license are required.

TO APPLY
Submit completed City of Missoula application form to:
CITY OF MISSOULA
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
435 RYMAN STREET (2ND FLOOR OF CITY HALL)
MISSOULA, MT 59802
PHONE: (406) 552-6130 OR (406) 552-6128
FAX: (406) 327-2151

Related Resource:
City of Missoula Employment Opportunities- Urban Forester