Urban Forestry​/Trail Coordinator

Urban Forestry & Trail Coordinator

Step into a role that shapes the natural beauty of our community! The City of Grants Pass is looking for an enthusiastic Urban Forestry & Trail Coordinator to help grow, protect, and enhance our urban forest and trail infrastructure.

Bring your passion for planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for trees as well as trails across our stunning city. Every day offers something new as you:

• Assess tree health and safety throughout the community
• Recommend the best street tree species for our neighborhoods
• Maintain soft and hard surface trails, including the Dollar Mountain Trail System
• Oversee urban forestry planting programs
• Work with and lead volunteers for trail work days and urban forestry outreach
• Connect with residents and provide expert guidance on urban forestry

Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, working eight hours per day in a role that makes a lasting impact on the place we all call home.

A Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a related field with major course work in urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or a natural resources related field and two years of urban forestry experience OR a related Associate's Degree, current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and two years of arborist experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Oregon Driver's License – Class C with a driving record that meets with City policy

Within 12 months of appointment, incumbent is expected to attain:

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certificate
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) credential
• Pesticide Applicator's License

Attach your resume and cover letter. Application materials must be submitted by the closing date in order to be considered for this position. Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are: 1. City Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. Resume 4. Cover Letter

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status.

The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and/or drug screening.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the Final date to receive applications to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.