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Urban Forestry Coordinator

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We are seeking a highly motivated Urban Forestry Coordinator to join our team at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. This position involves overseeing the management of district trees and shrubs to ensure safe and aesthetically pleasing areas for recreation and promote natural area conservation.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Applying best practices in nursery management, including planting, harvesting, and plant health care.
  • Maintaining and operating equipment for clearing, mowing, invasive species control, restoration, planting, and loading.
  • Performing tree removal, storm damage cleanup, pruning, trimming, and hazard assessments.
  • Conducting turf restoration, including soil prep, grading, seeding, and erosion control.
  • Assisting with prescribed burns, invasive species removal, native plantings, and tree inventories using GIS.
Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

  • Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years old.
  • Have relevant technical certification programs, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Hold a valid Driver's License in good standing.
  • Obtain an Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and airbrakes endorsement within (6) months of employment.
  • Possess ISA Arborist Certification within (1) year of employment.
  • Hold an Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License within (6) months of employment.
  • Have completed training for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) I-100, S-130, S-190, S-290 within (2) years of employment.
  • Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within (6) months of employment(training provided).
  • Have knowledge of tree safety standards (ANSI), nursery management, turf science, and restoration concepts.
  • Be proficient in operating and maintaining landscaping and arborist equipment.
  • Show a strong understanding of native and invasive flora, GPS/GIS use, and record-keeping.
  • Be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
  • Have strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is between $27.80 - $31.29 per hour. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 12 paid Holidays
  • 12 paid Vacation Days
  • 5 paid Personal Days
  • 8 paid sick days
  • Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
  • 457 Retirement Plan],