Employer Tifton Tree Board Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Inspects, evaluates and monitors park and right-of-way trees for tree health and public safety and makes recommendations to the Tifton Tree Board regarding tree care, pruning, planting and removal and executes these activities.Leads the planting, watering, pruning, and maintenance of trees on public property.Maintains tree program maintenance and other records; directs efforts in long term urban forestry practices planning; and prepares or assists with grant applications, reports, contracts and bid specifications for urban forest activities.Investigates public complaints, provides information on local codes and policies related to public trees, and pursues enforcement action if required.Provides technical information and recommendations to contractors, developers, City departments, citizens and other agencies regarding trees and related issues.Develops educational, information materials and programs; coordinates community forestry events; and provides citizen assistance and customer service related to tree issues, including development and City capital project plan reviews. · Supervises student-intern.Operates a motor vehicle safely.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Required SkillsUrban forestry principles and practices Grammar sufficient to clearly relay information to all audiences Effective and efficient public relations Educational methods and instructional techniques Personal computers and related software programs Conflict resolution principlesTwo years of arborist experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above Current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or ability to attain an ISA Arborist Certificate within 12 months of appointment Valid Georgia Driver’s License Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Tifton, GA Application Deadline: Sat, 02/08/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.tifton.net/196/Apply-Here
