Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Austin ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Coordinator, |
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| Job Title: | GF Forester Urban |
| School: | Austin ISD |
| Campus Description: | JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: With thousands of acres of land, AISD has a rich and varied tree canopy that includes some of Austins most notable Heritage Trees. The AISD Urban Forester will be responsible for managing our tree canopy, this includes: leading the development and implementation of the district-wide urban forestry program; establishing, updating, and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines; providing technical guidance for construction projects and school tree plantings; managing grants and partnerships; providing interdepartmental coordination and advising; fostering school engagement and learning opportunities; overseeing contracted services; maintaining the AISD tree inventory and related records; and other tree-related activities. The AISD Urban Forester also ensures that AISD trees stay healthy and safe, and that they are able to grow and thrive as valuable assets to our schools and community. This position will supervise staff/interns as needed. |
| Date Posted: | 10/19/2023 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: With thousands of acres of land, AISD has a rich and varied tree canopy that includes some of Austins most notable Heritage Trees. The AISD Urban Forester will be responsible for managing our tree canopy, this includes: leading the development and implementation of the district-wide urban forestry program; establishing, updating, and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines; providing technical guidance for construction projects and school tree plantings; managing grants and partnerships; providing interdepartmental coordination and advising; fostering school engagement and learning opportunities; overseeing contracted services; maintaining the AISD tree inventory and related records; and other tree-related activities. The AISD Urban Forester also ensures that AISD trees stay healthy and safe, and that they are able to grow and thrive as valuable assets to our schools and community. This position will supervise staff/interns as needed. |
| Qualifications: | A Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Urban and Community Forestry, Geography, or related field from an accredited college or university is required. Three (3) years of professional experience developing or coordinating urban forestry programs is preferred. A valid certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture or be eligible to sit for the exam within six (6) months of hire is required. A Tree Risk Assessment Qualified through ISA is preferred. Experience using ArborPro, ArcGIS, or similar tree inventory software is preferred. Incumbent must have a valid Texas Class C Drivers License. A valid Texas Drivers Licensed must be in possession at all times while operating a AISD vehicle. Two (2) years of supervisor experience is preferred. This position will attend relevant trainings and conferences. Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred. |
| Salary Range: | $72,914.83- $85,746.21/annually |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | www.austinisd.org/jobs |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Mayra Lopez |
| Email: | mayra.v.lopez@austinisd.org |
| Address: | 4000 S. IH 35 Frontage Road |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78704 |
| Phone: | (512) 414-1471 |
| Fax: | (512) 414-1486 |