Urban Forest Manager

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Urban Forest Manager

City of Ukiah Ukiah, California, United States

Job Description:

Urban Forest Manager

Description

DESCRIPTION

Recruitments posted as "Continuous" are subject to close at any time following an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application.

Reporting to the Chief Resilience Officer and receiving general direction from the Grant Implementation Team (Director of Community Services, Director of Public Works, and Chief Resiliency Officer), coordinate the implementation of the City of Ukiah’s Climate Resilient Forest three-year grant program. Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of two full-time urban forest technicians. Coordinate and assure completion of all grant goals. Work with the Grant Implementation team (GIT) to assure accurate and timely grant reporting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and Experience:
A.S. degree with at least two years’ relevant work experience and a certificate or license in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or related field; or B.S. degree in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, or related field with at least one year of relevant work experience (preferred).

Necessary Special Requirements:

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications must be filled out completely. Resumes submitted in lieu of completing an application will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and those applicants who appear to be among the best qualified will be selected for the examination process. This process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. An eligibility list will be established by ranking candidates by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on this list. All employment offers are subject to a City-paid physical examination and a thorough reference and background check.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test.

The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.

Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures.

Salary:

$83,137.60 - $101,046.40 Annually
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