Conservation Forester - Community Forestry

The Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) provide technical and financial assistance to clients across Nebraska, emphasizing rural forestry, community forestry, forest fuels reduction, forest health, forest products utilization, and fire protection. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Nebraskans by protecting, restoring, and utilizing Nebraska's tree and forest resources. The Urban and Community Forestry Program emphasizes caring, planting, and managing public landscapes and community trees. In collaboration with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, this position will support coordinating and delivering programs related to the Inflation Reduction Act funding awarded to NFS and NSA. As a Conservation Forester - Community Forestry, you will: * Work with community leaders and stakeholders to implement grant-funded projects focused on tree planting, care, removal, and community forestry workforce development. * Provide technical assistance by developing plant recommendations, evaluating projects, and creating strategies to achieve the goals of NFS, NSA, and our clients. * Coordinate and deliver community landscape program activities for the NFS and NSA statewide. * Work with many different groups, including public and private landowners, agencies, nonprofits, volunteers, professionals, and youth. The position requires knowledge of general landscape and forestry practices, basic grant management, sustainable landscape principles, and community development work. Some overnight travel and public speaking are necessary. The position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including: * Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents * Retirement plans with university match * Vacation, sick, and holiday pay * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * A diverse and inclusive workplace We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to meet better the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The University fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See:

Created: 2024-11-02