Conservation Officer (Request For Proposal)

Description: Provide all Forestry and horticultural Service which are typically provided by a New Jersey State licensed Arborist or Landscape Architect, including but not limited to the following general services: To provide Professional Conservation Agent to the Township of Old Bridge for protection of trees, forest and horticultural resources; To provide forestry and horticultural expertise to, and be supplemental for, existing Township departments such as Environmental Commission, Planning/Zoning, Tax Assessor, Engineering, Public Works, Construction, and Code Enforcement To provide supervision to all Township programs regarding trees, forestry and horticultural resources; To provide vegetation and preservation reports upon request; To provide assistance for establishment of new Township forestry and horticultural resource programs. To provide technical assistance for ordinance and land use code revisions; To provide, through application, for Tree City USA status; To provide a Community Forestry Management Plan; To explore and apply for grants for Township tree related projects; All services will be performed upon request by the Business Administrator and after obtaining a signed purchase order.