NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Senior Forestry Analyst - DPW-Stormwater Engineering
City County Building, IN
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on improving public spaces and infrastructure. The Senior Forestry Analyst is responsible for managing the health and safety of public trees, overseeing tree risk evaluations, and coordinating with various departments to enhance urban forestry efforts.
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Responsibilities
Utilizes expert skills to perform individual tree risk evaluations to determine the type of corrective work which is necessary and then prioritize the issue to determine the urgency with which the work needs to be completed
Also inspects issues related to roadside brush and obstructed sight distances and critical signage
Manages both the contracted street tree and park tree inventories
Includes management of data collection projects, review of incoming data and progress updates, issuance of work orders based on recommendations, and subsequent data revision based on updated inspections and completion of recommended work
Reviews and prioritizes incoming service requests, then assigns each issue an inspection priority and divides inspection work amongst all forestry staff depending on the demand, necessary skill set, and available resources
Supervises work of the dedicated Forestry Inspector and trains staff to perform inspections in a uniform and consistent manner
Works closely with DPW Operations Forestry Supervisor and Greenways Supervisor to assign work to the in-house DPW crews based on the need, crew capabilities, and resources available at the time
Manages implementation of work assigned to on-call forestry contractors on capital projects
Works with Code Enforcement periodically to review applications for Flora permits, providing expert level subject knowledge when necessary
Develops and manages large scale storm event response contract to be utilized in the wake of a major tree-damaging storm event
Participates in periodic reviews of forestry program's Standard Operating Procedures and safety protocols utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and subject matter expertise
Manages forestry data systems including data input, processing, analysis and modification to the street tree and park tree inventory databases
As needed, analyzes data on demand to produce budget projections based on data within inventories
Serves as interim program manager during periods of vacancy for the Manager of Urban Forestry position
Serves as an expert resource for other City agencies
Serves as an expert witness regarding inspections, tree biology, and tree biomechanics, helping to defend policy and reduce liability in legal proceedings involving tort claims against the City, when necessary
Serves as additional technical inspector, as needed, for specialized forestry enforcement issues being managed by Code Enforcement
Provides technical information and input for Land Stewardship, Parks Planning, Metropolitan Development, and Engineering programs
Serves on internal committees to periodically review and revise ordinances and regulations related to urban forestry and vegetation management upon public lands
Routinely serves as one of four weekly on-call supervisors that manage the DPW forestry crew response during non-business hours
Answers general questions from public regarding tree care and participates in outreach events to disseminate forestry best practices to the citizens of Indianapolis
Represents the City on non-profit event planning committees including Indy Free Tree, Trees for Tomorrow, Environmental Adventure Day, and the Indianapolis - Marion County Tree Board
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Arboriculture and/or related field
Minimum of two (2) years prior urban forestry and contract/personnel management experience
Certification as an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Strong written and verbal communication skill set
Ability to interact with citizens, City Administrators, and workplace colleagues in a professional manner
Ability to learn new computer software and applications, including word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications
Ability to navigate GIS applications such as ArcView and ArcGIS and make basic adjustments and modifications to data as necessary
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Valid Indiana driver's license
Ability to lift up to and over fifty pounds
Field work including power tools (during storm response)
Ability to work in varying weather conditions
Ability to work within a potentially varying work schedule depending on non-business hour response needs
Benefits
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month): Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE
Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account.
City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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