Job Postings:
Forester (part-time)
This is a part-time (20 hours/week) position. In this professional position reporting to the City Forester, you’ll be responsible for urban forest management in an assigned geographic area, helping to develop, implement, and maintain the City’s urban forestry program. You’ll participate in hazard assessments, needs assessments, contract supervision and interaction with the public on tree-related concerns and requests. You’ll oversee special projects and events such as the new home tree planting program, Arbor Day, educational symposiums, and related events; conduct inspections on private property that involve condemnations of hazards and insect and disease-related issues; and recommend and evaluate the cultivation of appropriate tree species. You’ll assess site and cultural conditions, determine planting variations and coordinate planting projects. Your responsibilities will also include reviewing landscape plans and providing technical advice; overseeing programs which support forest development and care including insect/disease control, pesticide evaluation and related tree health issues; monitoring tree maintenance and planting contracts, ensuring compliance with city standards and regulations; and conducting community outreach programs to communicate program goals/objectives. You must possess excellent public relations and written/verbal communication skills in order to respond to questions from the general public on the placement of City and individual trees, conduct public presentations and community meetings; and produce technical, quarterly and annual reports for the City Forester and other department staff.
Forestry Technician
Boulder County, Colorado is seeking a Forestry Operations Technician for
its
Parks & Open Space department. Position closes Mar.20th, 2008. This
position will serve as lead worker and assist in the supervision of
forest
management field operations. Minimum qualifications: two years of
college
in forestry or related field, two years experience in forestry or
natural
resources management, or any equivalent combination of education and
experience. Preferred qualifications: Class A CDL, significant tree
felling
and chain saw experience, forestry heavy equipment aptitude, mechanical
troubleshooting skills, and the desire to work with a highly productive
and
detailed oriented team vested in the pursuit of sustainable forestry.
Starting Salary: $2,984/month, including a full benefits package.
Complete
job description and application instructions are available at:
<http://www.co.boulder.co.us/jobs/job_list.htm>
Boulder County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ARBORIST
Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture Program Academic Positions
The Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture Program has been approved
to
begin recruiting for a full-time instructor position in our OH program
to
start in the fall 2008 semester. We have a large and growing two-year
program with seven majors and over 300 students. Cuyamaca College is
located 15 miles east of San Diego and is a two-year community college.
Arborist Assistant
Grounds & Nursery
CU Boulder
Contact: Lorraine Larocque
P: 303-492-6476
