Chattanooga, TN10 days ago
Under the Municipal Forester's direction, and in coordination with the Forestry Landscape Architect, coordinates annual tree planting activities in the field, to include: surveying primary streets for dead trees and vacant tree pits; directing dead tree and stump removal; identifying priority planting areas using tree canopy data; meeting with community representatives to discuss neighborhood right-of-way planting projects; creating a tree order based on planting needs and available funds, and in coordination with other departments; coordinating purchase orders with multiple tree nurseries; arranging for transport and storage of trees; coordinating with tree planting vendor on planting locations; inspecting planted trees for proper planting practices; assisting with Arbor Day event and planting planning; identifying and applying for internal and external funding to expand tree planting activities. As needed, under the Municipal Forester's direction, administers the Tree Ordinance as it applies to development and construction, to include: attending pre submittal meetings, reviewing civil plan sets to ensure Tree Ordinance compliance as it applies to tree preservation, mitigation, and planting; selects tree species for new and replacement right-of-way tree planting as part of construction; inspecting construction sites for tree protection compliance and proper planting practices; recording review and inspection comments in the City's permitting database.