Urban Forestry High Plains Arboretum Supervisor

CITY OF CHEYENNE•Cheyenne, WY

8d•$59,942 - $83,918•Onsite

About The Position

The Arboretum Supervisor oversees and performs the day-to-day arboriculture and educational activities at the High Plains Arboretum. This role works with the Urban Forestry Manager and crew to coordinate and perform work in a safe manner according to industry standards and serves as the public representative of the High Plains Arboretum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in forestry, horticulture, botany, or other closely related field of study OR High School diploma or equivalent AND minimum four years of verifiable prior job experience working in arboriculture, urban forestry, plant propagation or horticulture.
International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, or other closely related field of study and three (3) years of verifiable prior job experience working in arboriculture, forestry or horticulture with plant propagation experience.
Wyoming Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Perform, train, and oversee tasks involved in the care and maintenance of trees at the arboretum; including tree removal, tree pruning, tree planting, mulching, watering, pesticide application and stump grinding.
Establish schedules and methods for providing tree maintenance; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff, and train employees appropriately to accomplish tasks.
Oversee the plant propagation program at the High Plains Arboretum. Identify appropriate plants for propagation, then research and implement the proper propagation techniques for each species.
Maintain plant production areas and ensure that irrigation, pest control and sanitation are appropriate for optimal plant health.
Work as needed on weekends and holidays to keep plants healthy.
Direct activities of seasonal and part-time arboretum staff and volunteers. Work with employees to set goals based upon the mission and future goals of the Arboretum, conduct evaluations, set schedules, and assign tasks as necessary.
Ensure the crew is following industry standard safety procedures and utilizing all required PPE.
Serve as the public representative and educator about the history and plant collection of the High Plains Arboretum. Research and digitize historical documents about the horticultural research conducted at the station, give talks and tours to the public and private groups.
Attend meetings with government entities to represent the Arboretum when necessary.
Improve the aesthetic quality of the High Plains Arboretum by removing dead branches, mowing, snow removal, and installing new plants where appropriate, focusing on the areas with the highest level of visitor traffic first.
Work with the Urban Forestry Manager to develop the overall future planning, annual budget, strategic plan, propagation, and plant curation strategies to fulfill the vision and mission of the Arboretum.
Manage annual plant sale fundraisers, grants and donations for the Arboretum. Write grant applications, oversee projects, and report on grant funding as required.
Manage multiple short and long-term projects simultaneously.
Curate historic documents and photographs relating to the arboretum.
Design, order and install interpretive signage as funding allows.
Maintain an accurate inventory of the trees in the High Plains Arboretum using Tree Plotter and historical inventories.
Perform basic maintenance and custodial tasks for the buildings and equipment at the Arboretum, maintain a safe environment with an appropriate level of cleanliness for public facilities.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of Arboriculture and woody plant propagation.
Coordinate with contractors for maintenance and construction projects as necessary.
Work with City services on building and equipment maintenance needs.
Assist other divisions and departments upon request.
Participate in special events and on call responsibilities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.