Executive Forestry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $68,276.00 - $69,550.00 Annually
Location : 6200 Wheeler
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39001
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Greenspace
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
DIVISION: GREENSPACE
LOCATION: 12025 Sowden Rd, Houston, TX 77055
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON-FRI; 6:30 AM TO 3:30 PM *
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Forestry Manager to join its Greenspace Operations Urban Forestry team.
The potential candidate will play a key role in the following:

• Coordinates and oversees field aspects of planting programs, reviews planting plan requests from outside agencies and performs oversight and monitoring of tree planting contracts.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of landscaping contractors to ensure work conforms to specifications and plant materials meet city quality standards.
• Coordinates tree planting requests, schedules, and plans with public utility companies, city agencies, and the general public.
• Prepares and monitors tree planting contracts. Inspects tree maintenance work performed by contractors to ensure satisfactory completion. Investigates and completes work orders.
• Coordinates and monitors the activities of volunteer tree planting organizations
  Outside of planting season, may investigate various tree related 311 Service Requests by reviewing city rights-of-way and parks for hazard remediation and general tree maintenance needs
• investigates public service requests when reviewing City right-of-ways and parks for general tree maintenance and hazard remediation.
• Meets with local civic groups and HOA's to educate on various tree related topics and to promote tree adoption programs.
• Administers departmental budget, insuring compliance, and supervises the preparation of annual reports, budget estimates and operational reports.
• Provides written and oral presentations to department heads and public.
• May be required to be on-call, and report to work during all significant weather events or random incidents.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are routine exposures to extreme weather conditions such as heat/cold, moisture and air pollution. Periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Botany or a related field is required, with at least one course in Dendrology.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional forestry or tree maintenance experience are required, including three of the years
in a supervisory capacity.
OR
An Associate's degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Urban Forestry, Botany or a related field, with at least one course in Dendrology; and two years of journey level forestry or tree
maintenance experience, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
A firm knowledge of OSHA Regulations, ANSI Standards and/or any other federal, state or city regulations/standards relating to tree care operations, skill in coordinating projects involving multiple agencies, and the ability to communicate effectively and make oral presentations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment
drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other
employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 24
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online
at: .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by
visiting: or call 832-393-0241.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393.0241). (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be
selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of
information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that
is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including
but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation,
genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than a High School diploma/GED
• High School diploma/GED
• Associate's degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Botany, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Arboriculture, Forestry, Botany, or a related field.

02
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity

• Less than 1 year experience.
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years or more experience

03
How many years of experience do you have in professional forestry or tree maintenance?

• Less than 2 years of Experience
• 2 years of experience, but less than 4 years
• 4 years of experience, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

04
Did you take a college course in Dendrology?

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of experience do you have in journey level forestry or tree maintenance?

• Less than 1 year experience.
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years or more experience

06
From the list below, please select all that apply AND that can be verified.

• Hazard tree evaluations
• Tree contract administration
• Responding to citizen complaints
• Reviewing city plat maps to determine ownership
• Assist in the enforcement of the tree protection ordinance
• None of the above

07
Are you willing and able to work the following schedules? (Check all that apply).

• Weekends
• Evenings
• Holidays
• Emergencies
• During Natural Disasters
• None of the above

08
Are you willing and able to be on an on-call basis?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you a Certified Arborist?

• Yes
• No

Required Question