Summary: The ISU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Extension Forestry Specialist II. This position will support extension and outreach needs to a diverse audience primarily targeting urban and suburban homeowners and managers of public areas/parks with an overall focus on urban forestry issues across Iowa (i.e., inventory and valuation, proactive management of invasive species, woodland health management, tree selection, planting, health assessment and maintenance of urban forests/public landscapes).
Responsibilities include providing statewide outreach services while functioning as a member of the forestry team (NREM, ENT, PLPM, and HORT); acting as a liaison to state forestry organizations to help communities and individual landowners develop management plans for EAB-infestations; and monitoring invasive pests. This position will support decisions to reduce and spread treatment costs over several years. Duties will also include assisting forestry researchers and extension faculty with the coordination and delivery of new and continuing research-based educational programs, development of written, audiovisual, and web-based materials, and conservation of existing programs. The successful candidate for this position will work as part of a team, have excellent organization skills, detail-oriented, and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and budgets. The duties of this position will involve travel and occasional nights and weekends. Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree. Degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Sciences or a closely related plant discipline. Preferred Experience: Experience in Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, or Formal Outreach/Extension Programming. Experience with website content management. Experience working with diverse audiences. Experience working with invasive pest management. To apply: http://www.iastatejobs.com:80/postings/15554
