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Community Foresteru00a0JOB TITLE:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Urban Forestry Community ForesterCLASSIFICATION:u00a0 u00a0 Non-Exemptu00a0DEPARTMENT:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Urban ForestrySUPERVISOR:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Urban Forestry ManagerSALARY:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 $52,906 to $74,067 AnnuallyGENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0Under direction of the Urban Forestry Manager, coordinate and implement forestry programs to improve Cheyenne's urban forest by working with citizens, businesses, government agencies and tree care professionals in fostering a safe, healthy, and diverse tree canopy to enhance the beauty and prosperity of Cheyenne.u00a0 u00a0SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIESu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0Receives direct supervision from the Urban Forestry Manager and indirect supervision from the Deputy Director and Director of Community Recreation and Events. Supervises full-time and part-time employees, interns, or volunteers.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0- Evaluate site and landscape plans as required for development and ensure Unified Development Code requirements are met and inspect landscaping to ensure approved plans and industry practices are followed.u00a0- Identify hazardous street trees and send Safety Notices to adjacent property owners to direct them in proper tree management per City Ordinance.u00a0- Approve permits for right-of-way tree work and perform inspections to ensure tree care companies and landscapers are following industry standards.u00a0 Assist other City divisions with street/sidewalk projects that impact trees and offer advice.u00a0- Create and distribute urban forestry educational resources, press releases, and articles for the public, media, and green industry. Maintain an online presence for the forestry division through website administration, content development and social media.u00a0- Identify tree insect and disease problems, determine management options, and coordinate an effective plan to protect the public forest.u00a0Use injection, spraying, basal drenches, etc. to apply insecticide to affected trees to reduce spread and improve tree health and supervise field staff with application and evaluate effectiveness.- Coordinate, organize and advertise educational events such asu00a0 Arbor Day.u00a0Maintain participant lists, pursue sponsors, develop agendas, budgets and determine logistical support to carry out each event.u00a0 u00a0- Perform public tree inventory utilizing Tree Plotter.u00a0Determine tree population demographics.u00a0Utilize the tree inventory to assist staff in identifying trees for specific management and help prioritize tree maintenance activities and verify updates are made as work is completed.u00a0- Organize and coordinate meetings with stakeholders and the public to inform and receive input.u00a0 Develop educational resources to assist arborists, cooperators, and the public.u00a0 Evaluate and educate tree maintenance businesses and landscapers to ensure they are abiding by industry standards and City ordinances.u00a0- Assist the Urban Forestry Manager with the implementation of the City's emerald ash borer management plan.u00a0 Evaluate ash tree health, identify insect and disease issues, and determine management strategies.u00a0 Determine emerald ash borer trap locations and assist State/Federal agencies hang traps throughout the City of Cheyenne. Attend meetings/workshops to monitor emerald ash borer activities in Colorado and other affected states.- Manage the downtown street tree canopy by coordinating and supervising tree planting, mulching, watering, pruning and removing trees within the right-of-way and promoting the program to business owners.- Assist with Rooted in Cheyenne planting events by evaluating tree planting locations, corresponding with homeowners, calling in locates updating Tree Plotter and creating planting maps.u00a0SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0- Public presentation of urban forestry related topics to the green industry, at professional workshops and conferences, to Cheyenne property owners, city officials, volunteers, schools, and staff.- Database development and administration for the green industry, internal arborist crew accomplishments, and tree inventory data, utilizing Microsoft excel and Tree Plotter.u00a0- Coordinate volunteer efforts.u00a0 Recruit, retain, engage, and track community and green industry volunteers to leverage urban forestry's ability to plant and maintain trees on a larger scale.- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of urban forestry, botany, and horticulture.- Maintain all required certifications. Keep well-informed on arboriculture practices, tree risk assessment and code enforcement rules and regulations.- Assist with special events or activities on a non-routine basis.- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.- Ability to work as part of a team and independently and to exercise reasonable judgement in decision making.- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, cooperators, and volunteers.- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0- High proficiency in tree identification, urban tree inventory methods and administration, risk tree assessment, and ability to provide recommendations to correct structural deficiencies in right-of-way trees.- Highly organized and ability to simultaneously coordinate many diverse projects, workshops, volunteer events, and meetings.- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to speak to groups and build support for programs and deliver key messages to the public, create compelling and accurate written content for public education and awareness of important forestry topics and events.- Ability to respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, cooperators, partners, and the public.- Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement programs to promote forestry goals, objectives, and procedures.- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, tree inventory programs, and WordPress- Ability to respond to questions and requests from the public in a timely and accurate manner.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOBu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0Required:- High School Diploma or equivalent, and au00a0minimum of two years of job experience working in an urban forestry environment Or an Associate or bachelor's degree in urban forestry, Horticulture, Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field.u00a0 Demonstrated ability to coordinateu00a0different programs/projects simultaneously.- Possession of or ability to obtain International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.- Possession of, or ability to obtain a Wyoming Class C driver's license.u00a0- Possession of or ability to obtain ISA Tree risk Assessment Qualifications within 24 Monthsu00a0Preferred:- Bachelor's degree in urban forestry, Horticulture, Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field.u00a0 Demonstrated ability to coordinateu00a0different programs/projects simultaneously.- Wyoming Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators license.- First Aid Certificationu00a0- CPR CertificationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0