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Urban Forestry Specialist, Purdue University - needs a MS degree
Title: Urban Forestry Specialist
Location: Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue
University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Description: The incumbent will create and conduct educational programs
in the form of workshops, seminars, conferences, media, etc., to assist
the Indiana Arborist Association (IAA), professional arborists, extension
educators, and the public on issues associated with urban forestry,
arboriculture, woody plant identification, and tree care. Development of
educational materials including extension publications and products is
expected, as well as undergraduate mentoring and instruction in
arboriculture methods. The incumbent will serve as principal liaison
between Purdue and IAA, and as the IAA chapter administrator.
The incumbent also will serve as the point of contact for inquiries from the
public related to urban forestry and will maintain the Purdue FNR urban
forestry web site using Contribute or comparable software.
Requirements: M.S. degree in forestry or related discipline, with
coursework in urban forestry/arboriculture. At least 1 year of experience
in urban forestry required; experience developing and delivering
educational programs preferred. Knowledge of arboriculture and tree care
activities, urban forest management, urban forestry and urban forestry
issues is necessary. Skilled with use of computers (word processing,
presentation, spreadsheet software), GIS hardware and software, care and
use of equipment associated with arboriculture (chainsaws, ropes, chipper,
etc.). Must be an ISA certified arborist and possess a valid driver's
license. Ability to work with undergraduate students and extension
constituents including tree-care industry professionals, members of the
board of the Indiana Arborist Association, natural resource professionals,
herbicide applicators, and landowners. Strong organizational, oral,
written, and electronic communication abilities are essential.
The Urban Forestry Specialist vacancy has been posted to the employment
website:
http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=71100.
Although the URL doesn?t mention a closing date, in this day of mass
electronic communication, I would expect the closing date to be in early
June.
Thanks for considering this position or for passing it on to others.
Harvey A. Holt
Dept. Forestry & Natural Resources
Purdue University
195 Marsteller Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2033
Ph: 765-494-3585
Fx: 765-496-2422
Em: holth@xxxxxxxxxx