Planning Forester

City of Raleigh, NC • Full-time • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • $57.87k - $109.19k / year • 1d ago

Salary: $57,866.00 - $109,194.06 Annually

Location : Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00997

Department: PRCR - Parks-Urban Trees

Opening Date: 11/01/2024

Closing Date: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hiring Range: $59,023.00 - $74,405.00

Job Description

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) mission is

"Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences."

The Urban Forestry Planner role reviews proposed development plans through all phases of development as it relates to tree conservation, preservation, watersheds, and street trees. This position also provides expertise to developers, city staff, and citizens regarding tree conservation and street tree issues. The ideal candidate aligns with City of Raleigh values, is team-oriented and leads with passion and vision for parks and serving the community.

The PRCR Department plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City. With over 10,000 acres of land, 220 parks, and 120 miles of greenway trails, the Department provides a wide range of facilities, amenities, and programs that support the social, cultural, mental and physical well-being of citizens. The PRCR Department is guided by a comprehensive 20-year System Plan that identifies the overall vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees daily plans for development related to tree conservation and street tree regulations and issues permits for tree related work
Provides expertise to developers, city staff, and citizens regarding tree conservation and street tree development issues through all phases of development plan review
Communicates with property owners, developers, and designers regarding compliance issues raised during development through various channels, including written, verbal, and digital communication.
Reviews tree cover reports and calculations for tree density prepared by landscape architects, NC registered foresters, and ISA certified arborists
Assists forestry inspectors with citizen complaints and development related concerns regarding tree conservation areas and street trees
Attends relevant meetings, prepares and submits written correspondence daily

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, landscape design and maintenance, forestry, urban forestry or field directly related to assignment and five years of professional experience directly related to assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
ISA Certified Arborist designation, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

North Carolina Registered Forester License or Landscape Architect License.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
Principles and practices of program administration and management.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
Project management principles.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.

Skill In:

Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
Assigning and monitoring work performed (based on assignment).
Managing a project or program.
Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination.
Managing project or program finances.
Providing consultation and serving as a program liaison and subject matter expert.
Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations and contracts.
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
Monitoring, evaluating and assessing projects, programs and functional operations.
Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
Monitoring project schedules, status and compliance.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

Some high school
High school diploma (or GED)
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in parks and recreation, landscape design and maintenance, plan review, forestry, or urban forestry?

None
Less than 1 year
1 to less than 2 years
2 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 4 years
4 to less than 5 years
5 to less than 6 years
6 to less than 7 years
7 to less than 8 years
8 to less than 9 years
9 to less than 10 years
10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Do you possess an ISA Certified Arborist designation? If not, do you have the ability to obtain an ISA Certified Arborist designation within 1 year?

05

Are you a Registered Forester or Landscape Architect?

Required Question

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