Assistant Resource Project Manager

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ASSISTANT RESOURCE PROJECT MANAGER

536 N. Harlem

Oct 6, 2026, 1:33:44 PM

Oct 27, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Posting Salary : $81,182 / Annually

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Under the direction of the Resource Project Manager, provides a high level of professional expertise and direction in the coordination of District land management resources, in particular contractual staff, but also Conservation Corps, partners, and field staff. Assists with implementation of large-scale District-wide projects of ecological importance on District lands. Supervises staff and contractors to help organize, track, and deliver land management resources across the District’s land holdings.

Assists with the coordination of activities and priorities with District resource management leadership. Builds relationships and confers with other conservation-based governmental agencies on matters affecting District lands. Provides coordination of approved plans and supervision of the implementation of plans; creates detailed contract specifications, compiles bid documents and executes the bid process in accordance with District procedures; resolves conflicts between staff, and other individuals or groups relative to land management techniques and programs;

may oversee staff scheduling, work assignments and budget preparation for land management activities.

Assists with prescribed burning plans and may conduct prescribed burns on appropriate District lands. Oversees contractual prescribed burning. May instruct and train employees on the proper fire suppression and prescribed burn procedures.

Supervises assigned staff in all aspects of daily duties.

Surveys and inspects trees and other woody materials on District properties to identify potentially hazardous trees and other woody vegetation maintenance needs. Creates and oversees contracts consisting of detailed locations and species composition for woody vegetation maintenance. Manages all paperwork associated with work.

Assists with coordinating and instructing training activities for District staff and volunteers, as required. Safety and training classes may include but not be limited to chainsaw maintenance and operation, chipper maintenance and operation, hazardous tree identification, defensive driving, and CPR/first aid. Manages all paperwork associated with work.

Assists, supports, and supervises volunteer activities by providing guidance and direction in the use and application of tools and equipment, workday assistance or in other capacities as required.

Assists with the implementation of tree planting and maintenance programs; supervises and monitors contractors to ensure compliance with planting specifications and standards.

Maintains tree inventory data to monitor long-term tree health, structure, density, and species composition to inform tree planting programs.

Represents the District on various committees with outside agencies and organizations such as Chicago Wilderness, Chicago Region Trees Initiative, United States Forest Service, Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden, and the City of Chicago.

Assists with the creation of detailed contract specifications, compiling of bid documents and executing the bid process in accordance with District procedures working with the Purchasing Agent.

Assists with the coordination and supervision of all aspects of assigned contract land management work including, but not limited to restoration, tree removal, and tree planting. Assists with generating work assignments, site planning, invoicing, verification of work completion, report writing, budgeting, and all other aspects of contracted ecological restoration work. Manages all paperwork and record keeping associated with the work.

Assists with the prioritization of restoration resources (staff, contractors, Conservation Corps, volunteers, and partner organizations), focusing on highest quality areas as detailed in the Natural and Cultural Resource Master Plan.

Coordinates development of informational webpages, notifications, and alerts regarding major restoration projects and activities for posting on the District’s website.

May assist with the establishment and coordination of Conservation Corps programs.

Uses Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS)…