Join our Parks & Natural Resources team as an Urban Forester and play a vital role in creating a greener, safer, and more resilient community. This position combines hands-on fieldwork with technical expertise to restore, expand, and protect our urban canopy in a unique coastal environment. From hurricane preparedness and storm recovery to long-term sustainability initiatives, you’ll help ensure our parks, streetscapes, and natural spaces thrive for generations to come. If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, community impact, and building resilient landscapes, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.

 

This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful urban forestry initiatives that strengthen the County’s environmental resilience and quality of life. The Urban Forester will oversee canopy assessment and GIS-based tree inventory programs, develop hazardous tree mitigation strategies focused on hurricane readiness and public safety, and coordinate invasive species monitoring and habitat management efforts. This position also works closely with contractors, grant-funded projects, and community partners to advance sustainable tree integration across County projects. In addition, the role serves as a key educator and advocate for urban forestry through public outreach, presentations, and collaboration with agencies dedicated to protecting Florida’s natural resources.