Urban Forest Program Manager

The first review of all applications will be Monday, August 31, 2026. The Urban Forest Program Manager is responsible for developing and managing various services, projects, initiatives, and activities in support of the City’s urban forest program. Duties include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing strategies to increase the City’s tree canopy coverage; initiating and managing urban forestry projects, programs, and/or initiatives; conducting research studies and cost/benefit analyses; analyzing data related to urban forestry conditions, irrigation use patterns, and rainfall; monitoring growth, care, and maintenance of urban forestry projects; preparing professional reports and correspondence outlining objectives, findings, recommendations, and goals; preparing forecasts of needed funds; pursuing grant and other funding opportunities that support sustainably increasing and maintaining Mesa’s urban forest; assisting in the preparation of grant applications, forms, and reports; assisting in developing and implementing project budgets and monitoring expenditures; managing complex project contracts; directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work performed by experts fr