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Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14086
Department: (H605)Environmental and Sustainability
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/18/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/Duties
First review of applications will be Monday, January 8, 2024.
The Urban Forest Program Manager is responsible for the full range of professional Urban Forestry management tasks. This includes managing the City's community Urban Forestry program to advance Mesa's Climate Action Plan goals, developing, and implementing programs that sustain a healthy Urban Forest, reduce urban heat, support responsible water stewardship and materials/resource management, and enhance community resilience through collaboration and inclusive engagement. This position will work in conjunction with City departments, regional agencies, and community stakeholders to develop Mesa's first Tree and Shade Plan, set goals to increase the City's tree canopy coverage, and implement integrated Urban Forestry and green stormwater management projects. This position will act as the City liaison and coordinator for non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and private groups engaged in Urban Forestry within City limits.
The Urban Forest Program Manager plans, designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates Urban Forestry projects; conducts studies and cost/benefit analyses for forestry, irrigation demand management, impact on local water sources, green stormwater infrastructure, and urban heat mitigation alternatives; conducts research and statistical analysis to determine the effectiveness and applicability of selected measures and ensures an equitable approach to increasing tree canopy coverage; prepares forecasts of needed funds, assists in developing and implementing project budgets and monitoring expenditures; and manages complex project contracts. Additionally, this position operates specific educational, technical, and compliance programs; analyzes Urban Forestry conditions data, irrigation use patterns, and rainfall data; monitors growth, care, and maintenance of Urban Forestry projects; partners with internal and external stakeholders on Urban Forestry best management practices; recommends policies, procedures, and regulations to promote sustainable Urban Forestry practices, resource management, and conservation measures; tracks progress on established goals; produces written public relations materials for City Council, staff, news media, and the general public; directs, coordinates, and reviews the work performed by experts from different fields, consultants, contractors, community organizations, governmental organizations, and volunteers; pursues grant and other funding opportunities that support sustainably increasing and maintaining Mesa's Urban Forest; and assists in the preparation of grant applications, forms, and reports. The Urban Forest Program Manager is responsible for communicating and working effectively with the City Council Office, other City departments, and national, state, regional, and university planning agencies and community partners to deliver programs that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. This position supports Mesa's commitment to environmental conservation, addressing climate change and environmental justice and performs related duties as required.
The Urban Forest Program Manager manages, coordinates, and oversees community Urban Forest programs and projects. Assignments are broad in scope and require the use of independent judgment and initiative. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Director - Environmental and Sustainability who reviews work through conferences, reports, inspections, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, or related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience managing complex projects with diverse community stakeholders in the fields of Urban Forestry, landscape architecture, or relevant fields.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification within one year of hire date.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. A Master's Degree in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, or related field. Knowledge of tree appraisals, tree protection ordinances, and tree risk assessments in an urban setting in a desert environment. Experience with community organizing and/or mobilizing and proven qualities in leadership. Bilingual with good Spanish written and verbal abilities. Desirable certifications include those from the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), American Society for Horticultural Science, Association of Consulting Foresters, Society of American Foresters, or Society of Municipal Arborists.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, or related field? Please detail your education on your application.
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How many years of experience do you have in managing complex projects with diverse community stakeholders in the fields of Urban Forestry, landscape architecture, or relevant fields? Please detail this experience on your application.
03
Please describe your experience in managing complex projects with diverse community stakeholders in the fields of Urban Forestry, landscape architecture, or relevant fields, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
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Please describe your knowledge of tree appraisals, tree protection ordinances, and tree risk assessments in an urban setting in a desert environment, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
06
Do you have experience with community organizing and/or mobilizing? Please detail this on your application.
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Please describe your experience with community organizing and/or mobilizing, including employer(s). Please also detail this on your application. If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have proven qualities in leadership? Please detail this on your application.
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Please describe your proven qualities in leadership. Please also detail this on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please detail any certifications that you currently hold from the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), American Society for Horticultural Science, Association of Consulting Foresters, Society of American Foresters, or Society of Municipal Arborists. If none, type N/A.
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Are you bilingual in Spanish? If yes, what is your proficiency level?
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Location : Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14086
Department: (H605)Environmental and Sustainability
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/18/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/Duties
First review of applications will be Monday, January 8, 2024.
The Urban Forest Program Manager is responsible for the full range of professional Urban Forestry management tasks. This includes managing the City's community Urban Forestry program to advance Mesa's Climate Action Plan goals, developing, and implementing programs that sustain a healthy Urban Forest, reduce urban heat, support responsible water stewardship and materials/resource management, and enhance community resilience through collaboration and inclusive engagement. This position will work in conjunction with City departments, regional agencies, and community stakeholders to develop Mesa's first Tree and Shade Plan, set goals to increase the City's tree canopy coverage, and implement integrated Urban Forestry and green stormwater management projects. This position will act as the City liaison and coordinator for non-profit, non-governmental organizations, and private groups engaged in Urban Forestry within City limits.
The Urban Forest Program Manager plans, designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates Urban Forestry projects; conducts studies and cost/benefit analyses for forestry, irrigation demand management, impact on local water sources, green stormwater infrastructure, and urban heat mitigation alternatives; conducts research and statistical analysis to determine the effectiveness and applicability of selected measures and ensures an equitable approach to increasing tree canopy coverage; prepares forecasts of needed funds, assists in developing and implementing project budgets and monitoring expenditures; and manages complex project contracts. Additionally, this position operates specific educational, technical, and compliance programs; analyzes Urban Forestry conditions data, irrigation use patterns, and rainfall data; monitors growth, care, and maintenance of Urban Forestry projects; partners with internal and external stakeholders on Urban Forestry best management practices; recommends policies, procedures, and regulations to promote sustainable Urban Forestry practices, resource management, and conservation measures; tracks progress on established goals; produces written public relations materials for City Council, staff, news media, and the general public; directs, coordinates, and reviews the work performed by experts from different fields, consultants, contractors, community organizations, governmental organizations, and volunteers; pursues grant and other funding opportunities that support sustainably increasing and maintaining Mesa's Urban Forest; and assists in the preparation of grant applications, forms, and reports. The Urban Forest Program Manager is responsible for communicating and working effectively with the City Council Office, other City departments, and national, state, regional, and university planning agencies and community partners to deliver programs that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. This position supports Mesa's commitment to environmental conservation, addressing climate change and environmental justice and performs related duties as required.
The Urban Forest Program Manager manages, coordinates, and oversees community Urban Forest programs and projects. Assignments are broad in scope and require the use of independent judgment and initiative. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Director - Environmental and Sustainability who reviews work through conferences, reports, inspections, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, or related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience managing complex projects with diverse community stakeholders in the fields of Urban Forestry, landscape architecture, or relevant fields.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification within one year of hire date.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. A Master's Degree in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, or related field. Knowledge of tree appraisals, tree protection ordinances, and tree risk assessments in an urban setting in a desert environment. Experience with community organizing and/or mobilizing and proven qualities in leadership. Bilingual with good Spanish written and verbal abilities. Desirable certifications include those from the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), American Society for Horticultural Science, Association of Consulting Foresters, Society of American Foresters, or Society of Municipal Arborists.
Link to Job Description
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01
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Resource Management, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, or related field? Please detail your education on your application.
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have in managing complex projects with diverse community stakeholders in the fields of Urban Forestry, landscape architecture, or relevant fields? Please detail this experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
03
Please describe your experience in managing complex projects with diverse community stakeholders in the fields of Urban Forestry, landscape architecture, or relevant fields, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
04
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
- Yes
- No
05
Please describe your knowledge of tree appraisals, tree protection ordinances, and tree risk assessments in an urban setting in a desert environment, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
06
Do you have experience with community organizing and/or mobilizing? Please detail this on your application.
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe your experience with community organizing and/or mobilizing, including employer(s). Please also detail this on your application. If none, type N/A.
08
Do you have proven qualities in leadership? Please detail this on your application.
- Yes
- No
09
Please describe your proven qualities in leadership. Please also detail this on your application. If none, type N/A.
10
Please detail any certifications that you currently hold from the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), American Society for Horticultural Science, Association of Consulting Foresters, Society of American Foresters, or Society of Municipal Arborists. If none, type N/A.
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Are you bilingual in Spanish? If yes, what is your proficiency level?
- No
- Yes, basic level - able to obtain and communicate basic information with citizens and includes such skills as using and understanding simple greetings, introductions, numbers, addresses, money, days of the week, months of the year, members of the family, interrogative words, pronouncing and using names correctly, and giving and following general directions in Spanish.
- Yes, intermediate level - able to communicate with a higher level of proficiency, which may include communication of technical language and instructions. Examples of an Intermediate Level would be in situations such as police investigations, communicating legal rights or health and safety issues, translating documents for public distribution, and making presentations or representing the City at public functions or events to communicate information in Spanish.
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