Forester jobs in Boston, MA

Forester manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Forester is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Forester performs a variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages exempt and nonexempt employees. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Tree Climber/AKA Urban Forester
  • City of Medford
  • Medford, MA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION:                                             Tree Climber/AKA urban Forester
    DEPARTMENT:                                      Department of Public Works/Forestry Division 
    HOURS:                                                 40 hours per week 
    SALARY:                                                PW10 - $1,143.44 - $1,224.51 (Union Affiliated Position)
     
    Basic Function:  Responsible for routine semi-skilled to skilled manual work in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs in the care and control of the city, including pest control. Uses a variety of tools necessary to perform tree care and maintenance. Errors may result in substantial costs from failure to maintain the desired standard of municipal service or damage to equipment. 
     
    SUPERVISION: Works under the direct supervision of the Forestry Foreman. 
     
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
    • Performs a variety of routine and repetitive tasks that are checked during and at completion for satisfactory performance.  
    • Performs functions which are well defined and limited in scope, but which may involve a choice of two or more alternative approaches.  
    • Work involves intermittent contact with the public and others beyond immediate associates but is for the purpose of providing information.
    • Cuts down and removes trees and shrubs that are under the care and control of the city by using various tools and methods including but not limited to brush chippers, stump grinders, bucket truck, rigging ropes, and leverage devices.  
    • Climbs trees using rope systems, ladders, and/or a bucket truck to safely and skillfully trim and remove branches, limbs, or the treetops.  
    • Removes and disposes of stumps, clears, and removes brush, prunes brush, and other similar tasks. 
    • Operates manual saws, power saws, winches, sprayers, mowers, trimmers, brush cutters and other hand tools used in tree and shrub maintenance work. 
    • Assists in the preparation and application of tree care chemical solutions such as pesticides and herbicides for insect control, disease control, and eradication of noxious vegetation. 
    • Performs various tree and landscape care including but not limited to mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and fertilizing. 
    • Performs routine maintenance and repairs to power saws and other tree working tools and equipment.  
    • Performs duties during regular work hours and during after-hour emergencies during inclement weather conditions, in the vicinity of power lines, and in high places.  
    • Sets up work zones by placing cones, work zone signage, and barricades as needed. 
    • Inspect work around power lines performed by utility companies or their contractors.  
    • Operate a snowplow and other snow and ice equipment to remove ice and snow from roadways, sidewalks and other surfaces in the care and control of the city as assigned. 
    • Provide ground support to other Tree Climbers. 
    • Participates in training activities and complies with tree care safety requirements set forth in ANSI Z133. 

    Environmental Conditions:
    Indoor and outdoor environments with wide range of weather conditions, exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather situations and other circumstances. 
     
    Physical Conditions:
    • Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying which includes the ability to lift to one hundred (100) pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs 
    • Required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles. Work requires intermittent strenuous positions, which result in frequent strain and which periodically, must be performed under adverse weather conditions in the field. 

    Education Licenses & Experience Required:
    • High School graduation plus two (2) years’ experience in public works activities and one (1) year of experience in related tree work preferred. Tree work experience may include groundman work or nursery work.[1] 
    • Possession of Massachusetts Pesticide License is preferred but must obtain within 6 months of employment.  
    • Possession of a Class B (C.D.L.) Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required, a new Employee must obtain within probation period. 
    • Possession of a Mass Hoisting Operators 2B License or ability to obtain within probation period. 

    LANGUAGE SKILLS: 
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  
    • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or organizations. 
     
    KNOWLEDGE SKILL & ABILITIES:  
    • Excellent knowledge of arboriculture industry standards for tree care including pest and noxious vegetation control. 
    • Ability to apply knowledge and experience to Forestry Division duties and responsibilities. 
    • A written or field test may be required to demonstrate ability to climb and trim trees to Massachusetts Standard Practices. Test to be administered by the Tree Warden or designee. 
    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 
    • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.  
    • Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume, and distance.  
    • Basic computer skills to maintain operational records. 
    REASONING ABILITY:  
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
    • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
    • Candidates who do not have 1 year of relevant tree work who are interested and meet other requirements and are willing to be trained will also be considered. 

    ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:
    Human Resources Department, City of Medford – Room 204, 85 George P. Hassett Drive
    Medford, MA 02155 or by email at jobs@medford-ma.gov
     
    The City of Medford is committed to the full inclusion and consideration of all qualified individuals for its open positions, regardless of their race, gender identity religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. It is the City of Medford’s goal to embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from underrepresented groups to help make its vision a reality, by providing access to resources to all candidates and providing reasonable accommodations are needed to persons with disabilities.
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Summer 24 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Myles Standish State Forest
  • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Carver, MA
  • Job Description POSITION INFORMATION: Position: Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I Location: Myles Standish State Fores...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I (Great Brook Farm S.P., Carlisle)
  • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Carlisle, MA
  • Job Description Position Information: Great Brook Farm State Park: F&P SUP I 05/26/24-10/19/24 (21 weeks) @ 40 hrs: 8:00...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Summer 24 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Massasoit State Park
  • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Taunton, MA
  • Job Description POSITION INFORMATION: Position: Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I, Second/Third shift supervisorLocati...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Maintenance Technician - Boston, MA
  • Forest Properties Management, Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Forest Properties Management, Inc. seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for our p...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Robotics SLAM Engineer
  • Gaia AI
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description Robotics SLAM Engineer, Gaia AI To apply, contact peter@gaia-ai.eco with answers to the technical questi...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - North Andover, MA
  • Andover Rehab Center
  • North Andover, MA
  • Andover Rehab Center - Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to fill an ex...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Weekend Pool Attendant
  • Bishops Forest Condominium
  • Waltham, MA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Weekend Pool Attendant at Bishops Forest Condominium. This is a great o...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Leasing Consultant
  • Forest Properties Management
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Forest Properties Management, Inc. seeks an experienced Leasing Consultant for our Fenwa...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...
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Income Estimation for Forester jobs
$70,496 to $105,618
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What does a Forester do?

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A forester is a career professional that specializes in forests and are employed for a variety of purposes.
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Foresters share ideas and develop plans with other agencies, as well as with citizens' action groups.
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With the gradual rise in global pollution over the years ensuring carbon sequestration, air quality and maintaining a proper biodiversity have all come under the jurisdiction of foresters.
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