Job Abstract

SUMMARY: Incumbents supervise the day-to-day operations of the Forestry Division including but not limited to: communicating and interacting with citizens, training new employees, giving daily work assignments, hazard tree analysis, preventative tree maintenance, material and supply ordering, preparing reports, applying for grants, coordinating work efforts and supporting other divisions, and all other supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.

• Must be on call 24 Hours a day/365 Days a year to respond to emergencies
• Performs inspections of completed work in assigned area of responsibility
• Assists in developing and monitoring the division budget
• Receives and resolves complaints related to activities in assigned area of responsibility
• Leads and directs personnel assigned to a specific detail in the daily functions and operations of a Forestry Division work crew to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations
• Performs thorough reviews of all equipment to be operated to ensure all appropriate servicing is maintained
• Assists in identifying and securing necessary equipment for each assigned project
• Uses a computer to develop basic spreadsheets, memos, and electronic communications in the execution of various assigned tasks
• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, miles driven, fuel and oil used, and/or other related information
• Monitors and maintains materials, inventory, and supplies; coordinates the purchase of materials and supplies within established guidelines
• Attends all required meetings and training as they apply to this position
• Oversees landscape and irrigation projects
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and/or ordinances
• The most current Advanced Tree Care Methods
• Equipment, tools, and materials utilized in the Tree Care and Green Industry
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions common to municipal tree care
• Thorough knowledge of tree work
• Maintenance equipment
• Hand and power tools
• Safe work practices
• Hazards, safety rules, and practices of performing work in, on, or around streets open to through traffic
• Tree maintenance, including but not limited to: pruning, removal, cabling, climbing, aerial truck operations; inspection of contractual services; street tree data collection; and tree insect and disease abatement
• Customer service principles

• Providing customer service
• Using applicable tools and equipment
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Record keeping

• Prioritize and assign work
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Resolve complex problems
• Deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
• Provide customer service
• Lead a group or crew of employees
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and construction drawings
• Work outdoors for long periods in all weather conditions
• Complete paperwork and written documentation
• Develop routine reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence utilizing a computer
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Operate small hand and power tools, and other related equipment
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with staff, the general public, etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Mostly Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Some Heavy Work: Under Emergency Circumstances Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is typically office or administrative work. Emergency response situations, Field visits, and Inspections are required, and may subject the incumbent to adverse weather conditions such as heat, rain, and snow.