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Urban Forestry Project Coordinator
Location: Edmond, OK
Salary: Starting Salary: $24.07–$25.18 (depending on experience)
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About this Position
The Urban Forestry Project Coordinator will plan and administer activities for Edmond ReLeaf, a $1,000,000 grant project awarded by the USDA Forest Service and funded through the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Edmond ReLeaf project is a 5-year program that aims to enhance tree canopy cover and promote environmental sustainability within disadvantaged communities through planting and distribution of trees, tree maintenance, and education/outreach. Significant effort will be devoted to developing and administering programs and events, conducting outreach activities, and grant reporting and monitoring. This position is part of the Urban Forestry Department, with offices in Downtown Edmond. This position also includes the possibility of some remote work and may require some after-hours and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Develop programs related to tree planting, tree maintenance, urban forestry education, and community engagement
- Implement activities according to the grant timeline
- Coordinate community outreach for the grant project
- Procure supplies, develop supplemental educational resources, plan and coordinate logistics, and serve as primary facilitator for programs and events
- Coordinate tree planting and distribution programs
- Collaborate with the Grant Administrator to maintain compliance with federal grant programs
- Coordinate, prepare, and maintain monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports of grant activities
- Manage the grant project budget, track expenditures, and prepare documentation for reimbursement requests
- Perform tree inspections, plan pruning maintenance, and coordinate with property owners to administer the tree maintenance program
- Collaborate with schools to plan and implement urban forestry educational resources and facilitate projects
- Administer consultant and contract services for irrigation and tree maintenance, planting, and procurement
- Plan and host community events
Qualifications
Necessary Skills
- Basic arboricultural knowledge
- Ability to identify local tree species
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Advanced skill with Microsoft Word
- Intermediate skill with database software, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience using CityWorks and ArcMap (preferred)
- Ability to read and follow maps, and use GPS/GIS systems
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
- Availability to occasionally work after-hours and weekends
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Urban Forestry Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
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