Sr. Planner - Urban Forestry Officer
Core
Reviews, plans, and updates ordinances; issues permits; inspects landscaping to ensure compliance with Zoning and Urban Forestry Ordinances.
Role type
Senior Urban Forestry Planner (Supervisory)
Builds
Urban forestry compliance programs and tree preservation strategies for the City of Fort Worth
Domain
Municipal government / Urban planning / Forestry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Urban planning, Urban forestry, Landscape architecture, Zoning regulations, Ordinance review, Permit issuance, Field inspection, Staff supervision, Community outreach, Contract management
Preferred skills
Arborist certification, Supervisory experience, Bilingual English/Spanish, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite
Technologies
ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Verify city urban forestry and tree mitigation requirements; Work with property owners and developers to identify tree species and maximize preservation; Retain detailed records of site visits; Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies; Monitor and evaluate urban forestry programs; Provide community outreach and presentations; Assist with tree-related contracts; Present cases to the Urban Design Commission; Supervise staff and review performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities