City Forester

City Of Cortez • Cortez, CO

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About The Position

The City Forester is responsible for implementing and managing maintenance and forestry plans for the city's urban forest, turf, and vegetation health. This role involves a variety of tasks including overseeing the maintenance of parks, leading a crew, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. The City Forester also engages with the community, provides training, and supports the Superintendent in various operational tasks.

Requirements

• One year of parks/golf course maintenance experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months of employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Colorado Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Sawyer (or similar) and Arborist Certification within six months of employment.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to direct and supervise small crews in completing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of standards for preparing and maintaining parks and athletic facilities.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards and safe operation within the right-of-way.
• Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of City Parks.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in developing and implementing an urban forestry plan.

Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance and forestry maintenance plans for forestry, turf, and vegetation health.
• Assist the Superintendent in managing the City's urban forest.
• Assess, develop, maintain, and report on a City forest management plan.
• Inventory, inspect, assess, plan, trim, prune, plant, and recommend removal of urban forestry resources.
• Train on the safe and appropriate management of the City's urban forest.
• Evaluate and diagnose the urban forest; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Consult and contract for specialty trimming or advice.
• Lead a crew on assigned work and motivate team members on best practices.
• Operate and maintain division's small and heavy equipment resources safely.
• Assist with the repair and/or construction of park facilities.
• Engage with the public and lead the annual Arbor Day event.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid funeral leave
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED