Forestry Program Coordinator, Public Works-Services (Closes 12/8/2024)

The City of Bismarck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For details and to apply online: www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs

Description: This position performs specialized duties in support of the city's urban forestry programs.

Examples of Duties

Schedules and responds to tree planting permit requests; updates GIS inventory.

Prepares grant applications; manages grant funds; ensures compliance with grant requirements; prepares required reports.

Assists the City Forester with site visits and technical calls.

Recruits sponsors for the Partners in Planting program; tracks program funds; inspects plantings.

Plans Arbor Day programs and activities.

Prepares bid specifications for stump contractor; maintains stump list; inspects stumps and updates records.

Manages the work of seasonal crews.

Coordinates replacement trees and inspects damage to trees and exposed roots during street improvement projects.

Updates and reviews arborist licensure; tracks licensed arborist insurance expiration dates.

Manages the department website.

Designs and updates department brochures and flyers.

Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.