Urban Tree Species Conservation Specialist | Fachkraft Artenschutz von Stadtbäumen (m/w/d)
Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart Haupt- und Personalamt
Job Summary
This role is based within the Garden, Cemetery, and Forestry Office for the City of Stuttgart, focusing on the protection and ecological management of approximately 185,000 urban trees. As a specialist, you will be responsible for balancing public safety requirements with strict species protection regulations. Your day-to-day activities include conducting specialized species protection assessments (SAP 1), evaluating the structural stability of ecologically significant trees, and coordinating maintenance measures with various municipal authorities. You will also manage external consultants and oversee the planning and acceptance of major safety-related tree works. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about urban ecology and biodiversity, offering a unique opportunity to shape the environmental landscape of a major city. The role provides excellent stability through a permanent public service contract (TVöD E11), flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities via the city's EducationCampus.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor, Master, or Diploma) in Biology, Forestry, Forest Science, Arboriculture, Landscape Management, Ecology, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in nature conservation and species protection
- Experience in tree safety assessment and tree inspection protocols
- Experience in coordinating with public authorities and municipal offices
- Experience in the planning, awarding, and supervision of technical forestry or landscaping measures
- Experience in negotiation and decision-making in conflict-prone environments
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required; willingness to use private vehicle for official business (with reimbursement); position is based in Stuttgart; subject to public service collective agreement (TVöD E11).
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