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07/09/25
City of North Augusta
North Augusta, SC
Tree Technician
Under general supervision, perform manual work in the maintenance and care of the City’s Trees for the Public Services Department. Work involves planting, watering, providing plant health care, cutting, and trimming trees; ensures safety and health of the city trees.
For full details and to apply, contact: Roy Kibler or apply online here.
07/16/25
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina
Piedmont Region Urban Forester
Coordinates the implementation of the Urban Forestry Program and activities in the Piedmont region. Help build urban and community forestry program capacity in municipalities and counties. Provides technical assistance to municipalities, counties, developers, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and other interested groups. Provides professional advice in protecting tree growth, aesthetic enhancement, and sediment control to planning groups such as Councils of Government, Chambers of Commerce, and municipal associations.
Coordinates and conducts educational programs for the Piedmont region (e.g. Arbor Day Celebrations, Tree City USA presentations). Presents program information to interested groups such as planners, city administration, municipal staff, tree board/committee members, utility crews, conservation groups, garden clubs, etc. Produces and assists in development of educational material related to urban forestry including SCFC U&CF website, Tree Country, and SCFC social media communication outlets. Secures and maintains files of technical information regarding urban and community forestry resources.
Compiles information for reports related to program accomplishments (e.g. Community Accomplishment Reporting System, SCFC Annual Report). Assists the supervisor in urban grant projects helping ensure grant deliverables are met; provides assistance with assigned projects and attends meetings as assigned. Performs administrative duties to include, but not limited to, processing vehicle cost records, performing SCEIS time entries, reconciling credit card statements with receipts, etc. Ensures appropriate documents are submitted on time for processing.
Provides other duties in support of the SC Forestry Commission's mission and strategic plan.
This position has optional work locations in the following counties: Newberry, York, and Spartanburg.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of forestry experience. A master's degree in forestry from a college of university accredited by SAF can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Must become a SC registered Forester within 6 months of employment.
Must be a certified arborist within one (1) year of employment.
Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
A criminal background check & drug & alcohol test are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) is preferred.
Additional Comments:
Position is located in an office environment but requires many work hours outdoors in various types of weather.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs., bend, and squat.
Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. May require occasional overnight travel.
This position is designated as safety sensitive. Position is subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion & rehabilitation monitoring & drug & alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing.
For more information and to apply, click here.