Senior Forestry Technician

The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Parks and Recreation team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us!

 A Senior Forestry Technician is a skilled and experienced position working under general direction and performs and leads a work crew performing a full range of urban forestry duties, including overseeing the installation, preventative maintenance, and general care of public trees located within City Parks, rights of ways, and/or green spaces. The Senior Forestry Technician will also perform, track, and train crew members and lead more complex or specialized work tasks in various routine skilled horticulture/maintenance duties related to planting and caring for trees. They will also conduct tree inspections to assess the state of the urban forest, monitor trees, heath prescribe treatments when needed, and participate in community outreach/education programs as directed. 

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

This job posting will remain open until filled.