Urban Forester

The Responsibilities of the Pee Dee Region Urban Forester: 

Under general supervision, coordinates and implements the Urban Forestry Program and activities in the Pee Dee Region.

• Coordinates the implementation of the Urban Forestry Program and activities in the Pee Dee Region. Help build urban and community forestry program capacity in municipalities and counties. Provides technical assistance to municipalities, counties, developers, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and other interested groups.  Provides professional advice in protecting tree growth, aesthetic enhancement, and sediment control to planning groups such as Councils of Government, Chambers of Commerce, and municipal associations.
• Coordinates and conducts educational programs for the Pee Dee Region (e.g. Arbor Day Celebrations, Tree City USA presentations). Presents program information to interested groups such as planners, city administration, municipal staff, tree board/committee members, utility crews, conservation groups, garden clubs, etc. Produces and assists in development of educational material related to urban forestry including SCFC U&CF website, Tree Country, and SCFC social media communication outlets. Secures and maintains files of technical information regarding urban and community forestry resources.
• Compiles information for reports related to program accomplishments (e.g. Community Accomplishment Reporting System, SCFC Annual Report). Assists the supervisor in urban grant projects helping ensure grant deliverables are met; provides assistance with assigned projects and attends meetings as assigned. Performs administrative duties to include, but not limited to, processing vehicle cost records, performing SCEIS time entries, reconciling credit card statements with receipts, etc.  Ensures appropriate documents are submitted on time for processing.
• Provides other duties in support of the SC Forestry Commission’s mission and strategic plan.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of forestry experience. A master’s degree in forestry from a college of university accredited by SAF can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Must become a SC registered Forester within 6 months of employment.
• Must be a certified arborist within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• A criminal background check and drug test are required.