Urban Forestry/Trail Coordinator

City of Grants Pass•Grants Pass, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role that shapes the natural beauty of our community! The City of Grants Pass is looking for an enthusiastic Urban Forestry & Trail Coordinator to help grow, protect, and enhance our urban forest and trail infrastructure. Bring your passion for planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for trees as well as trails across our stunning city. Every day offers something new as you: Assess tree health and safety throughout the community Recommend the best street tree species for our neighborhoods Maintain soft and hard surface trails, including the Dollar Mountain Trail System Oversee urban forestry planting programs Work with and lead volunteers for trail work days and urban forestry outreach Connect with residents and provide expert guidance on urban forestry. Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, working eight hours per day in a role that makes a lasting impact on the place we all call home. This position is covered in the Teamster bargaining unit and incumbents must live within a 30 minute drive of their regularly assigned work site. Candidates must meet this requirement by the end of the 12-month trial service period. The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or a related field with major course work in urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or a natural resources related field and two years of urban forestry experience OR a related Associate’s Degree, current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and two years of arborist experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Oregon Driver’s License – Class C with a driving record that meets with City policy

Nice To Haves

Within 12 months of appointment, incumbent is expected to attain: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certificate
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) credential
Pesticide Applicator’s License

Responsibilities

Assess tree health and safety throughout the community
Recommend the best street tree species for our neighborhoods
Maintain soft and hard surface trails, including the Dollar Mountain Trail System
Oversee urban forestry planting programs
Work with and lead volunteers for trail work days and urban forestry outreach
Connect with residents and provide expert guidance on urban forestry