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CITY OF BOSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
NOTICE TO ENTRY LEVEL URBAN FORESTERS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, acting through its Commissioner, is requesting qualifications for an Assistant Project Manager for its Urban Forestry Program. Entry-level, one-year, full-time contract position.
Salary $35,000 to $45,000 per year without benefits, commensurate with training and experience. This is a full time position.
Job Description: The Assistant will be responsible for the administration and quality control of multiple street-tree planting contracts. The Assistant will review streetscape and other construction projects and provide recommendations to mitigate any impacts to public shade trees. The Assistant will be responsible for program development such as grant writing and community forestry programs including Arbor Day, Tree City USA, Keep it Clean/Green, the Boston Urban Stewards Program, and the Community Forest Partnership. The Assistant is also expected to perform any miscellaneous work that may be necessary to carry out the Urban Forestry Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in urban forestry or arboriculture, environmental science/ecology or a closely related field and three or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Knowledge of urban forest management practices as needed to preserve the City's trees
· Excellent communication and public relations skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft programs
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with contractors' work practices
· Certified Arborist (state or ISA)
· Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, GIS maps, etc. as needed to assist developers and to manage urban forestry projects and programs
· Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Must be a resident of the City Of Boston, and possess a valid drivers license
NOTICE TO ENTRY LEVEL URBAN FORESTERS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, acting through its Commissioner, is requesting qualifications for an Assistant Project Manager for its Urban Forestry Program. Entry-level, one-year, full-time contract position.
Salary $35,000 to $45,000 per year without benefits, commensurate with training and experience. This is a full time position.
Job Description: The Assistant will be responsible for the administration and quality control of multiple street-tree planting contracts. The Assistant will review streetscape and other construction projects and provide recommendations to mitigate any impacts to public shade trees. The Assistant will be responsible for program development such as grant writing and community forestry programs including Arbor Day, Tree City USA, Keep it Clean/Green, the Boston Urban Stewards Program, and the Community Forest Partnership. The Assistant is also expected to perform any miscellaneous work that may be necessary to carry out the Urban Forestry Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in urban forestry or arboriculture, environmental science/ecology or a closely related field and three or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Knowledge of urban forest management practices as needed to preserve the City's trees
· Excellent communication and public relations skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft programs
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with contractors' work practices
· Certified Arborist (state or ISA)
· Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, GIS maps, etc. as needed to assist developers and to manage urban forestry projects and programs
· Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Must be a resident of the City Of Boston, and possess a valid drivers license
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