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Urban Planning Forester Jobs

Company

City of Raleigh
Address , Raleigh, 27601, Nc
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $57,866 - $107,053 a year
Expires 2023-07-16
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description


The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) mission is
"Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences."

The Urban Forestry Planner role reviews proposed development plans through all phases of development as it relates to tree conservation, preservation, watersheds, and street trees. This position also provides expertise to developers, city staff, and citizens regarding tree conservation and street tree issues. The ideal candidate aligns with City of Raleigh values, is team-oriented and leads with passion and vision for parks and serving the community.
The PRCR Department plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City. With over 10,000 acres of land, 220 parks, and 120 miles of greenway trails, the Department provides a wide range of facilities, amenities, and programs that support the social, cultural, mental and physical well-being of citizens. The PRCR Department is guided by a comprehensive 20-year System Plan that identifies the overall vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews tree cover reports and calculations for tree density prepared by landscape architects, NC registered foresters, and ISA certified arborists
  • Communicates with property owners, developers, and designers regarding compliance issues raised during development
  • Provides expertise to developers, city staff, and citizens regarding tree conservation and street tree development issues through all phases of development plan review
  • Assists forestry inspectors with citizen complaints and development related concerns regarding tree conservation areas and street trees
  • Oversees daily plans for development related to tree conservation and street tree regulations and issues permits for tree related work
  • Attends relevant meetings, prepares and submits written correspondence daily

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, landscape design and maintenance, forestry, urban forestry or field directly related to assignment and five years of professional experience directly related to assignment.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:

  • ISA Certified Arborist designation, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
  • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
  • North Carolina Registered Forester License or Landscape Architect License

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research, critical thinking, and analysis
  • Microsoft Office, Adobe software, development plan review software, and GIS systems
  • Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
  • Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
  • Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
  • Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus
  • Customer service principles
  • Project management principles
Skill In:
  • Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations and contracts
  • Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy to facilitate group discussions and build consensus
  • Utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe software, development plan review software, and GIS systems
  • Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination
  • Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason
  • Providing customer service
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
  • Consulting as a program liaison and subject matter expert
  • Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment.
Note:
This additional information is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.