Senior Engineering Technician - Urban Forestry

Senior Engineering Technician—Urban Forestry

The City of Hillsboro's Public Works department is searching for a Senior Engineering Technician within our Urban Forestry division. This position plays a key role in enhancing environmental quality, public health, and community well-being through the sustainable management of trees on public lands, rights‑of‑way, and city‑owned properties. The Urban Forester Technician works collaboratively with city departments, residents, and external partners to implement urban forestry programs, enforce tree ordinances, and promote tree education and engagement.

You will be building a climate‑resilient and equitable urban forest that supports canopy health, climate resiliency, equity and community building. You will assist in the planning, implementation, and stewardship of tree‑related initiatives that mitigate climate impacts, reduce urban heat, and expand canopy coverage—especially in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Senior Engineering Technician performs specialized technical activities in support of technical engineering operations. Responsibilities, as assigned, include providing customer service; gathering, compiling, and/or analyzing data for inventory studies and calculations; conducting and overseeing tree protection projects, technical tasks, and initiatives; inventory projects; maintaining data; performing field inspections and associated field work; and testing equipment for operability.

The Senior Engineering Technician – Urban Forestry position is under the general Senior Engineering Technician job classification. For full job class details, :
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• Assist and support with urban forestry plans, policies, and best practices.
• Support, review and update tree inventories and assessments using GIS and tree management software.
• Support planting events, coordinate pruning, removal, and maintenance of public trees.
• Assist with monitor tree health and respond to and plan management for pest, disease, and storm damage issues.
• Support with Community Engagement & Education.
• Assist in public outreach initiatives, including Arbor Day events, tree giveaways, and workshops.
• Serve as a liaison to neighborhood groups, schools, and environmental/regional/community organizations.
• Provide technical guidance to residents on tree care and species selection.
• Provide guidance to municipal tree ordinances.
• Review development plans for tree planting/preservation/care compliance.
• Coordinate with permitting team for tree work and conduct site inspections.
• Collaborate and support planning, engineering, transportation, stormwater, parks, city managers office and water departments on green infrastructure, climate action plan and canopy goals.
• Maintain accurate records of tree work, permits, and urban forest master plan metrics.
• Prepare reports and presentations for various departments and the public.
• Track progress toward canopy cover, climate resilience, and biodiversity targets.

• Implement urban forestry strategies that align with the city’s climate action and resilience plans.
• Prioritize tree planting and maintenance in heat‑vulnerable and low‑canopy neighborhoods.
• Integrate green infrastructure and nature‑based solutions into urban forestry planning and solutions.

• Build relationships with frontline communities to co‑create tree planting and stewardship programs.
• Facilitate inclusive public outreach, multilingual education, and culturally responsive engagement.
• Partner with schools, nonprofits, and community leaders to promote environmental equity and tree canopy development.

• Conduct, review and update tree inventories and canopy assessment data using GIS and internal Inventory database.
• Support oversight with planting, pruning, and maintenance of public trees with a focus on long‑term sustainability.
• Provide guidance to Urban Forestry team to climate‑related tree risks such as drought, pests, and extreme weather events.

• Support the development…