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Assistant Urban Forester

Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: $33.38 - $46.97 Hourly

Assistant Urban Forester

City of Santa Cruz

$33.38- $46.97 Hourly

$5,785.00 - $8,141.00 Monthly

 

The current vacancy is for aFull-timeLimited-Term Assistant Urban Forester in the Parks and Recreation Department. This full-time Limited-Term position will be for up to a two-year duration, working 40 hours per week, and receive full benefits.  Under general supervision, the Assistant Urban Forester oversees tree maintenance staff, contractors, and volunteers, assigns and reviews tree maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, quality, and safety requirements; participates in grant implementation, project planning, public engagement, and volunteer coordination and administrative tasks, such as data management and permitting functions.  Theminimumrequirements include aHigh School Diploma or tested equivalent, experience in horticulture or arboricultureincludingperforming and/or overseeing tree work including tree identification, planting,pruningand removal;and possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver’s license. This positionalsorequiresobtainingan International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Certification within 18 months of appointment. For the full job description and list of minimum qualifications, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page on the link below.

 

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 11 paid holidays per year. 

 

Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 30, 2026 by 5:00p.m.  

 

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go towww.santacruzca.gov and click on City Jobs under the Government tab.

 

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA  95060 

(831) 420-5040

[email protected]

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