Primary Locations: MO, St. Louis, 6264 Lemay Ferry Road, 63129
Requisition ID: 199573
Position Overview
Davey Resource Group, Inc.
http://www.davey.com/davey-resource-group/
Job Description: Assist with DRG’s urban forestry master plan projects. The Urban Forestry Planner will work with DRG project leaders to plan and implement all phases and components of urban forestry projects.
Job Duties
Responsibilities: The Urban Forestry Planner will assist with project management/tracking, administrative duties, stakeholder meetings, public surveys, research, data collection and analysis, graphics, and plan preparation (writing, editing) along with other related duties. You will be an integral member of a project team and may participate and assist in meetings with municipal officials, community organizations, advisory committees, and other government agencies. Depending on client budgets, travel may be required.
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications:
An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Interest, background and/or experience in urban planning, arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, and/or environmental resources is preferred.
Experience with municipal forestry is preferred.
Direct planning experience is preferred.
Two or Four-year degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Forestry, Urban Forestry, or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel within the U.S. (travel costs to be paid by the company).
Ability to work flexible hours at home office.
Ability to follow directions and work independently and/or as part of a larger team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage teammates with a positive attitude to support teamwork, solutions, and quality products and client deliverables.
High proficiency in English (writing and speaking) is required.
Working knowledge of computers and GIS systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Pro (PDF) is preferred.
ISA certification (Arborist, Municipal Specialist, TRAQ) preferred.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Additional Information
Full-time position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes an option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required.
What We Offer:*
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
Group Health Plan.
Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
Charitable matching gift program.
All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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Other
Industries
Environmental Services
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