Urban Forester Jobs
By City of Concord, CA At , Concord, Ca $108,971 - $149,843 a year
Both 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer-paid contribution for management
Weed abatement and vegetation management
Horticultural consulting and project management
A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit if waiving coverage
Assists Parks Division Manager in administering grants proposals, applications, and awarded projects.
City-paid dental insurance; vision insurance (City-paid for select employee groups)

Are you looking for a job that combines your love of the outdoors with your passion for conservation? Look no further! We are looking for an Assistant Forester to join our team and help us protect and manage our forests. You will be responsible for monitoring forest health, developing management plans, and providing technical assistance to landowners. If you are an outdoor enthusiast with a strong commitment to conservation, this is the job for you!

Overview Assistant Forester is a professional who assists in the management of forest resources. They are responsible for helping to develop and implement forest management plans, conducting forest inventories, and providing technical assistance to forest landowners. They may also be involved in the development of forest-related educational materials and programs. Detailed Job Description Assistant Foresters are responsible for assisting in the management of forest resources. This includes helping to develop and implement forest management plans, conducting forest inventories, and providing technical assistance to forest landowners. They may also be involved in the development of forest-related educational materials and programs. They must be knowledgeable about forestry practices, regulations, and laws. They must be able to communicate effectively with landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of forestry practices, regulations, and laws
• Ability to communicate effectively with landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Ability to develop and implement forest management plans
• Ability to conduct forest inventories
• Ability to provide technical assistance to forest landowners
• Ability to develop forest-related educational materials and programs
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field
• Knowledge of forestry practices, regulations, and laws
• Ability to communicate effectively with landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Ability to develop and implement forest management plans
• Ability to conduct forest inventories
• Ability to provide technical assistance to forest landowners
• Ability to develop forest-related educational materials and programs
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of forestry practices, regulations, and laws
• Knowledge of forest ecology and management
• Knowledge of forest inventory techniques
• Knowledge of forest management plans
• Knowledge of forest-related educational materials and programs
Job Experience
• Previous experience in forestry or a related field
• Previous experience in developing and implementing forest management plans
• Previous experience in conducting forest inventories
• Previous experience in providing technical assistance to forest landowners
• Previous experience in developing forest-related educational materials and programs
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement forest management plans
• Conduct forest inventories
• Provide technical assistance to forest landowners
• Develop forest-related educational materials and programs
• Monitor forest resources
• Assist in the enforcement of forestry regulations and laws
• Assist in the preparation of forest management reports