Job Details

Assistant City Forester

Location: Albany, NY
Salary: Not specified

ONLINE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE.

After a recent retirement and an internal promotion, the City of Albany is pleased to announce the search for a new Assistant City Forester.  The Assistant Forester reports to the City Forester and together they manage the day to day field operations of the City’s Forestry crews (including work assignments and quality control, field supervision, staff training and discipline, equipment maintenance and trouble-shooting, etc).  Like the crews, Foresters alternate weeks on call in case of tree related emergencies.  In emergency situations the Assistant Forester is expected to lead from the fore, including driving and operating equipment (bucket trucks, log loaders) if necessary.  Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or higher with an air brakes endorsement) is required within six months of employment.  Line Clearance Tree Trimmer Training and Certification is required, but will be provided by the City.  ISA Arborist certification is preferred.  This is a full time, year round union position with excellent benefits.  Please see the full job title and online application at: 

City of Albany Civil Service Employment Portal

https://Jobs.AlbanyNY.gov