Forestry Technician - Minnetonka - Full-time

The Forestry Technician supports the City’s Natural Resources Division by assisting with plant pest management, public tree inspections, reforestation projects, tree maintenance activities, and community education. This position provides technical guidance and excellent customer service to residents and City staff, coordinates forestry activities, mentors seasonal employees, and utilizes GIS and asset management software to track, analyze, and report on the City’s community forest. Work is performed under the direction of the City Forester.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in forestry, horticulture, natural resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
- Demonstrated experience identifying tree species and plant pests.
- MN DNR Certified Tree Inspector (or ability to obtain within one month).
- ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain within one year).


Tentative Recruitment Schedule (dates are subject to change)
Posting Date:10/6
Closing Date:10/26
Review Applications:Week of 10/27
Round 1 InterviewsWeek of 11/10
Round 2 InterviewsWeek of 11/17
Offer & Start Backgrounds:Week of 11/24 
Tentative Start Date:Mid-December/January

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