Job Details

Assistant Urban Forester 

City of Santa Cruz 

$32.41 - $45.59 Hourly 

$5,617.00 - $7,903.00 Monthly 

The current vacancy is for a Limited-Term Assistant Urban Forester in the Parks and Recreation Department. Limited-Term positions are of approximately two-year duration, working 40 hours per week, and receive full benefits. Under general supervision, the Assistant Urban Forester oversees tree maintenance staff, contractors, and volunteers, assigns and reviews tree maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, quality, and safety requirements; participates in grant implementation, project planning, public engagement, and volunteer coordination and administrative tasks, such as data management and permitting functions. The minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or tested equivalent, experience in horticulture or arboriculture including performing and/or overseeing tree work including tree identification, planting, pruning and removal; and possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver`s license. This position also requires obtaining an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Certification within 18 months of appointment. For the full job description and list of minimum qualifications, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page on the link below. 

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 11 paid holidays per year.  

Deadline to apply is Thursday, February 20, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.   

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to www.cityofsantacruz.com and click on Jobs. 

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department 

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA  95060  

(831) 420-5040 

HR@santacruzca.gov 

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