Senior Tree Planting Specialist; Botanic Specialist II - Forestry

Senior Tree Planting Specialist (Botanic Specialist II-Forestry)

• Job Appointment:
  Full-Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri. 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Work Location:
  
  In person at PP&R Urban Forestry, 10910 N. Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217. There is opportunity for limited remote telework. These positions are predominantly in person. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
• Benefit:
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Our Tree Planting Program is growing, and we're hiring a Senior Tree Planting Specialist (Botanic Specialist II-Forestry) to help lead that growth. In this role, you'll help shape the future of Portland's urban forest by managing the planting, establishment, and pruning of thousands of trees each year.

Our goal is to coordinate the annual planting of 10,000 urban trees, with a focus on large, native, and evergreen species. We work to grow tree canopy in underserved communities, especially neighborhoods that have faced years of under investment, fewer public resources, and greater environmental challenges. By growing tree canopy where it is needed most, we support healthier neighborhoods, improved environmental quality, and greater community resilience.

This work is guided by Portland's citywide tree planting strategy, Urban Forest Plan, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.

As a Senior Tree Planting Specialist, you will serve the public by co-managing urban tree planting and establishment initiatives, including the Free Street Trees program. You will also lead our young tree structural pruning program, coordinating contractor work to prune up to 4,000 young trees each year. Your work will involve close collaboration with city work groups, contractors, community partners, and residents.

Senior Tree Planting Specialists plan, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve programs that support Portland’s urban forest goals.

In this role, you will work alongside nine other Senior Tree Planting Specialists to provide technical leadership and support to staff. You will train and mentor colleagues and contractors, coordinate work, delegate tasks, and provide feedback to support successful project delivery.

Your work will be in the field and the office, all year round. Examples of field work include finding planting locations, leading planting events, inspecting trees for quality control, and meeting contractors on site to ensure contract specifications are met. Examples of office work include leading planning meetings, entering and analyzing data, documenting procedures, and preparing reports.

Successful Senior Tree Planting Specialists have excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills. They are flexible, take initiative to solve challenges, and welcome feedback. They are motivated to promote environmental justice and collaborate with diverse communities. When it comes to trees, they are proficient in urban forestry practices. They also enjoy sharing their knowledge in accessible ways and are eager to continue learning.

We are seeking candidates with diverse skills and experiences. If you have experience building strong connections with community groups, marginalized populations, and others who are often excluded from government programs, we encourage you to apply. Additional language skills beyond English are also valued.

• Lead tree planting and establishment programs that expand tree canopy in underserved communities by planning projects, managing contractors, ensuring quality, and…