Assistant City Forester - Highland Park, United States - City of Highland Park. IL
Description
Description of Primary Purpose:
Primary Purpose:
Assists the City Forester in managing the City's urban forest to ensure tree health is protected.
The work involves the administration and management of numerous Forestry Section maintenance and capital contracts, processing residential and construction related tree permits, including removals, protection and preservation.
In addition, reviewing building permits to ensure compliance with the City's tree preservation ordinance and enforcement of City code.Responds to resident inquiries, utilizing knowledge of best urban forestry management practices, including plant culture, insect and disease management and mitigation, tree-protection, and other relevant plant health care methods.
Conducts inspections and assessments of Highland Park's urban forest, both private and public, evaluating and resolving concerns and hazards. Provides follow-up communication and feedback to the City Forester. Performs other work as assigned by the City Forester.
The Assistant City Forester is also responsible for independent decisions requiring technical knowledge relating to arboriculture, grounds maintenance, tree planting and tree preservation.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Forester.
Supervision Exercised:
The Assistant City Forester gives direction to the Seasonal Forestry Worker and supervises the performance of various contractors in the delivery of services for the City programs including Tree Planting, Trees and Grounds Maintenance, Flower and Tree Planting, Stump Removal, Parkway Restoration, and Holiday Lights.
- IMRF Pension eligible position. Full range $ $41.91 hourly.
Anticipated hiring range:
$ $35.00 DOQ.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helps administer the tree purchasing, planting, removal, trimming and grounds maintenance contractor.
- Reviews building permits for conformance with City of Highland Park's Tree Preservation Ordinance and inspects projects in the process of construction for compliance with the approved plan.
- Administers Code Enforcement related to trees.
- Manages the City's computerized tree inventory software program and ensures information is updated in a timely manner and that records are accurate.
- Plans and oversees annual and perennial plantings in Public areas.
- Provides internal support to other divisions and departments regarding treerelated issues. Also, provides external support functioning as the liaison to local utility companies to resolve forestryrelated concerns. May be required to attend public meetings including commission meetings as Forestry representative.
- Provides documentation to maintain Highland Park's Tree City USA status. Assists in planning & implementation of the City's Arbor Day celebration.
- Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Education and Experience:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in forestry or a closely related field or commensurate of education and experience.
-Experience:Two years' experience in public sector or forestry related experience with an emphasis on tree care or tree preservation preferred. Ability to acquire knowledge of City policies, laws and regulations. Municipal or public sector experience strongly preferred.
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Certification or License:Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within a year of employment. A valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent is required. International Society of Arboriculture TRAQ and/or municipal specialist certifications are a plus.
Supplemental Information:
Safety Functions:
- Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures.
- Immediately reports any unsafe conditions.
- Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
- Adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures.
- Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
Work Environment:
Outside work may be required to be performed under all climatic conditions: rain, snow, wind, high temperatures and humidity. While performing duties, may be required to walk through undeveloped sites including steep ravines. During office work, noise level will be low to moderate. Under most field conditions, the noise level will be modest to moderate.
Bloodborne Pathogens:
No exposure anticipated.
Tools and Equipment Used:
The positio
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