The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities announced on March 25 that it is hiring an Urban Forester Manager to oversee the management and growth of Alexandria’s urban forest. Hashim Taylor, Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, said, “This role helps drive how we manage our tree inventory, elevate maintenance standards, and deliver quality parks and green spaces that our community can rely on. It is a direct investment in operational excellence and aligning our work with best practices across both the public and private sectors.”
The position will be responsible for planning maintenance cycles for trees, ensuring satisfaction with parks among residents, leading a team focused on employee engagement benchmarks, managing budgets and procurement processes efficiently, as well as promoting courteous service to all who use Alexandria’s parks.
According to the official website, Alexandria provides services to residents, businesses and visitors within its defined boundaries as an independent city according to the official website. The city operates under a council-manager government where City Council selects a manager for daily operations according to the official website.
Community identity in Alexandria is also enhanced by museums and historic sites that interpret local social and cultural history per the official website. The city maintains institutions such as the Alexandria Black History Museum which documents African American heritage as noted on the official website, while racial and social equity are incorporated into policies for fair outcomes across neighborhoods per the official website. Additionally, archaeological research is supported through partnerships with agencies by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission according to the official website.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit Urban Forester Manager | City of Alexandria Careers or contact staff via email or phone. The department offers reasonable disability accommodations as well as free interpretation services upon request.
By filling this position with someone passionate about environmental stewardship and leadership in public service, officials say they hope to make Alexandria greener and healthier for everyone.
