Urban Forestry Manager

CASEY TREES•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 6,500 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry, landscape management or related field, and three or more years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two plus years of demonstrated experience in project management
ISA Certified Arborist credential required upon hire; or within the first year of employment
Experience supervising, managing, and mentoring staff of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), Salesforce, Eventbrite, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn new programs preferred
Valid driver’s license; clean driving record; willingness/ability to drive pickup truck and trailer
Must be able to establish, track and meet deadlines
Professional demeanor, superior written and oral communications skills, and the ability to positively and effectively interact and work with a wide variety of people, including government employees, volunteers, community partners, corporate and individual donors, etc.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), Salesforce, Eventbrite, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn new programs

Responsibilities

Manages and mentors a team of Urban Forestry Foremen and curates the weekly work schedule
Ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures, including but not limited to attendance, timeliness, conduct, volunteer engagement, resident interaction and customer service, budgets, etc.
Conducts periodic performance appraisals of subordinate staff
Onboards new staff and develops in-house training sessions
Guides the comprehensive design approach to tree planting installations.
Reviews all residential and large parcel tree planting designs and work orders to ensure adherence to organizational standards, smooth installation, and maintenance.
Manages, tracks, and coordinates grant deliverables for short-term and multi-year projects in collaboration with CT’s Senior Program Manager.
Distributes and schedules tree planting consultations among Urban Forestry Foremen.
Conducts residential and large parcel tree planting consultations as needed.
Works with the Senior Program Manager and Farm Director on tree procurement
Collaborates with the Tree Operations Director to cultivate new partner relationships, and advance existing relationships, across the Washington, DC metropolitan region
Works with Tree Operations Director and Field Manager to schedule fieldwork and coordinate field crew capacity
Manages contracts with outside parties and ensures compliance with Casey Trees’ planting best practices
Coordinates with GIS Manager to facilitate public right of way plantings
Stays current on arboriculture/urban forestry best practices and emerging trends
Works collaboratively with other CT departments to ensure seamless event execution, donor satisfaction, program improvement, attainment of development goals, exploration of new partner opportunities, etc.
Provides advice and technical assistance to support classes, events, public inquiries, community outreach.
Attends community meetings to promote CT activities and events
Supports tree planting events/programs/activities involving volunteers
Provides support to CT Accredited Land Trust stewardship, green infrastructure planning, installation, and maintenance of conservation sites.
Assists in tree installation and maintenance as needed
Other duties as assigned