Urban Forestry Consultant Position Opening
November 2025
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead complex urban forestry planning projects across the United States. This is a critical client-facing role that requires not only expertise in arboriculture and planning but also direct, practical experience managing municipal urban forestry programs, including proven knowledge of tree protection regulations and enforcement, and urban forestry operations.
Key Responsibilities. This position will manage all phases of consulting projects, from proposal development and scoping to execution, delivery, and client closeout. This requires:
Required Qualifications
Compensation Structure & Work Model. We are a small firm that is committed to a model that values expertise, productivity, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive compensation package designed for independent professionals:
To apply, send email with resume to [email protected]. Position will be open until filled.
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead complex urban forestry planning projects across the United States. This is a critical client-facing role that requires not only expertise in arboriculture and planning but also direct, practical experience managing municipal urban forestry programs, including proven knowledge of tree protection regulations and enforcement, and urban forestry operations.
Key Responsibilities. This position will manage all phases of consulting projects, from proposal development and scoping to execution, delivery, and client closeout. This requires:
- Project Management: Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines under limited supervision.
- Code & Regulatory Expertise: Analyze, interpret, and advise clients on best practices for implementing and enforcing city tree codes, regulations, and associated processes.
- Operational Consulting: Provide expert guidance on the practical aspects of municipal urban forestry, including reviewing and improving daily operations (e.g., pruning cycles, tree removals, storm response), aiding in budget development, improvement communications, and integrating tree programs with other municipal departments (e.g., Planning, Engineering, Public Works).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and consensus-building with municipal staff, elected officials, external stakeholders, and the public.
- Business Development: This position also includes consistently identifying and researching potential clients, preparing proposals and assisting with RFP responses, and developing and maintaining client relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Direct Municipal Experience: Ideal candidate would have at minimum 5-10 years of direct, hands-on experience working for a city or county in a supervisory or senior role within an urban forestry, parks, planning or public works department. Ideal candidates will have past experience in more than one city, as this provides more perspective on how municipal management and regulations vary.
- Certifications: ISA Certified Arborist (required); TRAQ is preferred but can be obtained later on.
- Core Competencies: Proven experience in:
- Developing regulations, ordinances and technical specifications.
- Managing municipal contracts, budgets, and staff.
- Familiarity with GIS and urban forest inventory management systems.
- Excellent oral and written communications, networking and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with civil and landscape architecture plans, details, and specifications as they relate to conflicts with trees and environmental regulatory compliance.
Compensation Structure & Work Model. We are a small firm that is committed to a model that values expertise, productivity, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive compensation package designed for independent professionals:
- Location: This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Contract Status: This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. As a contractor, you are responsible for:
- Procuring and maintaining your own computer and phone.
- Covering the costs of credentialing and membership renewals (e.g., ISA, TRAQ, AICP).
- Annual Contract: The total yearly contract fee will range from $75k to $95k depending on experience, plus a benefits stipend of $10k to cover your self-procured benefits (health insurance, retirement contributions, etc.).
- Work Week: We operate on a 30-hour per week expectation for full-time work. We focus on project completion and results, not hours logged.
- Paid Time Off Equivalent: You will have 5 weeks (25 business days) of paid time off equivalent built into your contract, ensuring you have ample time to recharge without a reduction in your contract fee.
- Reimbursement: All pre-approved, work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Contract Renewal. Contract will be renewed annually.
To apply, send email with resume to [email protected]. Position will be open until filled.
