Director for the UMES Urban Forestry
Apply NowCompany: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Location: Princess Anne, MD 21853
Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director for the UMES Urban Forestry
Job Type
Staff
Position Information
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences
School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences (DAFRS) invites resumes for a twelve month, full-time, granted funded position. The grant funding for this position expires in July, 2028. There is a possibility of extending the position if external support is obtained. The director will oversee all CUF projects and establish UMES as a regional leader in urban forestry.
Salary and Benefits Information:
Salary: $78,000
Benefits: Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual and sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year)
Responsibilities
Classification
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Salary
$78,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00727P
Application/Resume deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Resume/Application Process
Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Job Posting Link
https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/4251
Position Information
Position Title
Director for the UMES Urban Forestry
Job Type
Staff
Position Information
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences
School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences (DAFRS) invites resumes for a twelve month, full-time, granted funded position. The grant funding for this position expires in July, 2028. There is a possibility of extending the position if external support is obtained. The director will oversee all CUF projects and establish UMES as a regional leader in urban forestry.
Salary and Benefits Information:
Salary: $78,000
Benefits: Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual and sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year)
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the UMES Center for Urban Forestry (CUF), including establishment of a campus arboretum and grow-out station, outreach/networking, and other efforts to elevate UMES's role in regional urban forestry.
- Lead all CUF forestry projects.
- Develop an urban forestry presence in the community by building trust, buy-in, and cooperation with community entities and overseeing externally funded community projects.
- Work with the program director to identify and obtain external funding and manage funding requirements.
- Assist with the instruction and development of urban forestry education modules to strengthen UMES's urban forestry education.
- Collaborate with UMES faculty and staff to establish and achieve a strategic plan for CUF.
- Manage budgets, reporting, and developing new initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Required Qualifications
- Post-Graduate degree in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, or related field.
- Grant writing and management, including transforming grant deliverables into impactful actions.
- Involvement in the implementation of public outreach and/or extension projects.
- Working knowledge of urban forestry.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong communication skills: superior written and oral communication skills,
- Ability to interact and work with a variety of audiences, including but not limited to arborists, officials, volunteers, contractors, and the public
- Budgeting ability to formulate and adhere to project budgets
- Competent in the use of forestry related software (GIS, i-Tree, etc.)
- Ability to track records for managing multiple complex projects,
- Skilled in handling tasks with diplomacy, tenacity, patience, and a drive for results.
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Salary
$78,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00727P
Application/Resume deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Resume/Application Process
Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Job Posting Link
https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/4251