Senior Forestry Analyst - DPW-Stormwater Engineering (Knowledge Services)

Full Job Description

********************This is a third-party position. The selected individual will be employed by Knowledge Services, not directly by the City of Indianapolis.

Knowledge Services is a workforce management and solutions company headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with more than 25 years of experience.

All employment benefits will be provided through Knowledge Services.**********************

Agency Summary

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services.

With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling.

One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis.

The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of public users of Rights-of-Ways and public lands by managing the risk posed by public trees and balancing that risk with the ecosystem service benefits that trees provide.

Incumbent helps the City realize the full potential of the benefits of trees, such as air quality and storm water quality improvement, while providing peace of mind to users of a public space which features mature trees.

Careful and wise use of independent judgment will be necessary for this position.

Incumbent will be trusted to utilize grant resources in a responsible and justified manner Position reports to Manager Urban Forestry.

This is a grant funded term position not to exceed five (5) years or the grant completion date, whichever occurs first.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Requirements

• Coordinate and track grant activities to achieve the metrics related to tree inventory, mature tree pruning, tree and stump removal, and young tree trimming.
• Partner with grant sub-recipient to track tree planting locations and follow-on tree care during the grant cycle.
• Utilizes expert skills to perform individual tree risk evaluations to determine the type of corrective work which is necessary and then prioritize the issue to determine the urgency with which the work needs to be completed
• Manages both the contracted street tree and park tree inventories including management of data collection projects, review of incoming data and progress updates, issuance of work orders based on recommendations, and subsequent data revision based on updated inspections and completion of recommended work
• Manages implementation of work assigned to on-call forestry contractors within grant designated areas
• Manages forestry data systems including data input, processing, analysis and modification to the street tree and park tree inventory databases within the grant identified areas
• Analyzes data on demand to produce budget projections based on data within inventories
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Arboriculture or related field with six (6) years prior urban forestry and contract/personnel management experience.

Certification as an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification required.

Certifications must be maintained throughout employment as Senior Forestry Analyst.

Must have a strong written and verbal communication skill set, including the ability to interact with citizens, City Administrators, and workplace colleagues in a professional manner at all times.

Must have the ability to learn new computer software and applications, including word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications.

Must be able to navigate GIS applications and make basic adjustments and modifications to data, as necessary. Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Occasionally requires lifting up to and over fifty pounds, ability to work in varying weather conditions and within a potentially varying work schedule depending on non-business hour response needs.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.