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Reports To Superintendent of Public Works

The City of Marinette is located at the confluence of the Menominee River and the Bay of Green Bay. Marinette is a vibrant city offering a blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're exploring our historic downtown, enjoying outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, or engaging with the city's growing business sectors, Marinette is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Join us in this dynamic city where the beauty of nature meets the spirit of progress.

The City of Marinette Department of Public Works is accepting applications for a Forester to manage and maintain the City’s urban forest, parks, and right-of-way tree population. This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in the community by helping keep our parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces safe, healthy, and beautiful.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works, the Forester plans and performs forestry, arboriculture, and landscape maintenance activities including tree planting, pruning, removals, inspections, equipment operation, and public interaction. The Forester may supervise crews, coordinate contractors, assist with grant projects, and respond to storm or emergency events.

The typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (hours outside of normal schedule may vary based on seasonal and emergency response). New hires receive paid holidays, vacation (received on your first day), sick pay, paid life insurance, comprehensive benefit package available, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – best-funded public employee retirement system in the country, employee assistance program and more!

Salary: The 2026 hourly pay for this position is up to $33.45 / hour. This position is eligible for the annual COLA pending City Council approval.

Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). One to two years of related experience preferred. Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Ability to obtain aerial lift certification and Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical labor.

Residency
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Must establish residency within thirty (30) miles of the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Marinette in the State of Wisconsin within six months of hire.

Selection Process
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This post will remain active, and we will continue to accept applications until the City is able to fill the position. Please complete a City of Marinette CDL application and submit it to Human Resources, 1905 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI 54143 or email joczus.us

The City of Marinette is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer City of Marinette

Address 1905 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI 54143