Urban Forestry Crew Supervisor

City of Salinas, CA-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Salinas, CA

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The City of Salinas Urban Forestry Division is seeking to fill the position of Urban Forestry Crew Supervisor. We invite applicants with a minimum of four years, full-time urban forestry experience and lead trimmer experience. Special Instructions: All applicants must provide a copy of valid Driver's License at the time of application or submit to Human Resources Department. Applications are considered incomplete without the required document and will be disqualified. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Summary of Duties:To assume substantial responsibility for the daily supervision of tree trimmer crews; to perform a variety of skilled tree trimming work; and to assist the Parks, Grounds, Forestry Operations Manager with administrative duties pertaining to tree trimming. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey and supervisory class in the Urban Forestry class series. This class is responsible for daily supervision of tree trimmer crews, providing functional supervision to Senior Urban Forestry workers, and other subordinate personnel. Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives direction from the Parks, Grounds, Forestry Operations Manager. Exercises general supervision over assigned personnel.

Assumes substantial responsibilities for planning, assigning, and supervising the work of tree trimming crews
Assists the Parks, Grounds, Forestry Operations Manager with administrative duties such as recordkeeping, preparing reports, budgeting, purchasing, and scheduling
Evaluates work procedures; recommends and implements improvements
Performs and supervises specialized tree trimming work
Prunes trees and shrubbery to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights and as necessary to ensure continued health of trees
Removes fallen trees, dead limbs, stumps and other debris as necessary
Cleans, maintains and performs regular safety inspections on climbing and trimming equipment
Oversees and directs the planting, staking and pest control of trees and shrubs
Responds and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints
Implements City Tree Ordinance and regulations
Performs general and specialized forestry and landscape as necessary
Performs related duties as assigned

City policies and procedures pertaining to tree trimming and landscape maintenance
Principles and techniques of effective employee supervision
Advanced urban forestry arboriculture principles and techniques
Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trimming and removal of trees
Tree planting and maintenance methods
Tree diseases and pests and proper methods of their eradication
Safe work practices
CAL OSHA International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) tree trimming safety standards
Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in general park maintenance work
Supervise and coordinate the work of forestry personnel
Train new and journey level personnel
Keep neat and accurate records; prepare clear and concise reports
Perform specialized forestry duties
Assist with administrative duties such as budgeting, purchasing, and scheduling
Work safely and efficiently in trees of all sizes
Use hand and power tools skillfully and safely
Check, recognize and safely correct or report defects in tree climbing and trimming equipment
Inspect tree climbing and trimming equipment and repair defects when noted
Study and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints
Understand, carry out and give accurate oral and written directions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Perform a variety of general and specialized landscape maintenance duties
Competently trim and prune trees
Climb trees and use tree trimming equipment and tools
Mix and apply pesticides and herbicides for effective results
High school diploma/GED. (Proof of education required prior to offer of employment)
Four years of skilled urban forestry experience, including two years as a lead tree trimmer.
A valid State of California Driver's License.
Possession of a California Pesticide Applicator Certificate, must be completed within six months of employment.
Possession of valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and American Red Cross issued Basic First Aid cards, must be completed within six months of employment
Possession of an International Society of Arboriculture Certificate, must be completed within probationary period of 18 months
Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read fine printed materials on labels, Material Safety Data Sheets, manuals, maps, diagrams, to work with color-coded wires with no color deficiencies; hearing sufficient to conduct in person, radio and telephone conversations occasionally over the noise of operating equipment; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about uneven and un-landscaped terrain; physical strength to lift from the floor up to 30 lbs. and up to 50 pounds with assistance; physical stamina sufficient to sit or walk for prolonged periods of time and persevere long periods of exposure to pollen and grass - no severe allergic reactions to dust or pollen; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

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