City Forester - Public Works/Urban Forestry - Full-time - $68,000 – $90,000 per year based on experience - ongoing - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in forestry, horticulture, or landscape architecture and a minimum of five years of experience in a forestry related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp; - Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.&nbsp; Must possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license.&nbsp; Arborist certification by the International Society of Arboriculture or the ability to acquire such certification within six months of date of hire is required.<br /> &nbsp; - This is a professional forestry position in planning, organizing, implementing, directing, inspecting, and coordinating all urban forestry functions and regulations on public property under the direction of the Director of Public Works.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> &nbsp; - The City Forester position also includes contributing work product and ideas to planning projects and programs, developing procedures related to urban forestry, and acting as a liaison between internal and external customers with a commitment to public services and responsible stewardship of the urban forest. &nbsp;Enforces City Ordinances and Regulations governing the protection of trees; investigates violations and issue warnings, citations, or notices.&nbsp; Reviews site plans and provides recommendations to ensure compliance with Ordinances.&nbsp; Plans, prepares, manages, and inspects contracted tree removal/planting projects.&nbsp; Reviews, inspects, and issues tree permit request and conducts follow-up inspections. Responds to inquiries and concerns regarding issues related to urban forestry.<br /> &nbsp; - Must possess a thorough knowledge of urban forestry, arboriculture, botany, plant physiology, and horticultural principles/practices.&nbsp; Highly proficient with basic computer operations and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.&nbsp; GIS experience preferred.<br /> &nbsp; - Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to <a href="mailto:jobs@bethlehem-pa.gov">jobs@bethlehem-pa.gov</a> of City of Bethlehem, Human Resources, 10 E. Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.&nbsp; While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.<br /> &nbsp;