Deadline: Fri, 09/23/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Iowa DNR Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Iowa Location Detail: Des Moines Job Description: 6. Job Description: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking an energetic and passionate candidate to serve as the Urban Forestry Program Specialist position to join the Forestry Section team in Des Moines, Iowa. The primary purpose of this position is to be the urban and community forestry partnership coordinator, provide statewide urban and community forestry technical assistance, and serve as the forestry planner for the Iowa Forest Action Plan. Qualifications: 907 Forestry 12 semester hours, 6 months continuous full-time experience, or a combination of both, in any of the following: Dendrology Silviculture Forest management, tree planting and habitat management Timber stand improvement Forest planning Planning and mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for forest improvement projects Forest inventory including tree identification Reforestation and/or forest health data collection and monitoring OR 936 Urban Forestry, Horticulture, or Agriculture 6 months’ experience in urban forestry, horticulture, arboriculture (landscape plant care, plant nursery); or 12 semester hours in any combination of the following: forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, soil science, urban forestry, or plant science (biology, taxonomy, physiology). Training and demonstrated success in working with: Urban or community forestry projects; Experience with tree selection, planting and maintenance; Experience working with contractors and preparing detailed program reports. Salary: $55,952.00 - $85,176.00 Benefits: The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website. How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3698817/urban-forestry-program-specialist?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
