Develops, manages and leads activities related to the Urban Forest in the City of Des Moines.
Click here to review the full job description: Class Specifications | City Forester | Class Spec Details
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- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in arboriculture or closely related field; and
- Five (5) years of experience in arboriculture; and
- Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture is required.
- Possession of valid driver’s license.
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
- Registered Consulting Arborist with the American Society of Consulting Arborists or Board Certified Master Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture preferred.
- Manages the Forestry Division of the Public Works Department.
- Responsible for all city owned trees.
- Works with other city departments on tree related matters.
- Develops, leads and maintains the Urban Forest Master Plan.
- Acts as a liaison to varying Boards and Commissions, including the DNR, Trees Forever, Tree City USA/Arbor Day, ISU-Forestry Department, Parks Board, Planning and Zoning and Des Moines neighborhood Groups.
- Performs planning, data collection and reporting activities including a complete inventory of all city owned trees.
- Makes presentations to various civic, professional and other related groups on the care and maintenance of trees.
- Recommends Capital Improvement Program projects and prepares, monitors and recommends related expenditures.
- Reviews site plans, specifications, contracts, etc. for compliance with codes, ordinances, zoning, etc. related to trees.
- Oversees the City’s Tree Mitigation Ordinance and Policy.
- Enforces City tree ordinances, design, design standards and municipal specifications; recommends changes to such when necessary through the appropriate approval process.
- Inspects and reports on the need to treat trees for diseases, parasites, etc.
- Manages and/or coordinates specific tree programs, i.e. Oak Wilt Program, Emerald Ash Borer program, etc.
- Develops and implements plans, strategies, and programs to conserve, preserve and proliferate trees and urban forests.
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