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Bellevue, WA - Urban Forester

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City of Bellevue: Urban Forester

JOB TITLE:

Urban Forester

JOB FAMILY:

Maintenance

JOB TITLE CODE:

  

EEO CODE:

Professional

DEPARTMENT(S):

Parks

WAGE SCHEDULE:

G

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE:

January 1, 2001

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the City's forest and street trees programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinates and implements the Forest Management Program.

· Manages the Street Tree Program.

· Reviews and develops policies, standards and procedures.

· Enforces codes affecting forests and street trees.

· Administers grants; prepares proposals; develops marketing, public education, and technical information materials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the moderate to general supervision of the Natural Resources Manager.

No formal supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Urban Forester certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of arborist practices and principles; knowledge of proper tree care practices.

Ability to manage a program and develop, interpret and communicate policies and procedures.

Ability to establish effective working relationships; ability to enforce standards and regulations with tact and diplomacy.

Knowledge of grant application process and ability to manage funds and programs.

Ability to develop, prepare and deliver effective and persuasive public presentations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.

Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions or wet and/or humid conditions.