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Cary is seeking a dynamic and experienced Urban Forestry Specialist to help our community enhance and maintain its tree resources. This position will lead Cary through developing and supporting a proactive public tree care program, as described in the Urban Forest Master Plan. Cary is a community of 80,000 people covering nearly 60 square miles. There are over 80 miles of greenways, roughly 11 square miles of protected stream buffers, and nearly 3,000 acres of parkland. Cary's urban forest is one of the community's most important assets. As part of the Imagine Cary Community Plan, we are seeking comprehensive excellence in a sustainable URBAN FORESTRY program.
As the Urban Forestry Expeditor you will work across departments to coordinate tree and forest management activities on a variety of Cary-owned properties. This role is responsible for performing skilled work directing teams in managing tree care and inventory, and collaborating with stakeholders ensuring effective application of Cary's Urban Forest Master Plan. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director, in direct cooperation with the Urban Forester. This position may work on-call and assist with large scale storm and emergency response efforts as needed.

Manage and update the public tree inventory, working with the Urban Forester, to development proactive tree care strategies and hazard tree mitigation procedures and practices;
Work with all Town departments and relevant stakeholders to administer programs and policies to manage and enhance the town’s urban forest, including the tree ordinance and tree care standards;
Work with the Urban Forester to implement the Urban Forest Master Plan and any subsequent urban forest management plans;
Maintain highly effective, positive relationships with co-workers, other town departments and agencies, volunteer groups, and residents of Cary;
Plans, assigns, schedules, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff and contractors to ensure tree care standards are met;
Assist the Urban Forester in developing and conducting internal and external training and guidance;
Respond to internal and external tree related inquiries and requests;
Attend meetings, create and make presentations, and serve on boards and councils as a representative of Cary when applicable;
Compile and prepare reports on tree work accomplishments and needs;
Perform work with hazardous weather response team for snow, ice and debris removal;
Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Comprehensive knowledge of:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Botany, or related subject, and 3 years of work experience in URBAN FORESTRY and arboriculture, including URBAN FORESTRY operations and tree and landscaping maintenance. Supervisory experience preferred.
Certification as a Certified Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Possess a current NC Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to attain within 1 year.
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Possession of a Class B CDL, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Regular Full-Time Employees
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