Urban Forest Supervisor

We're looking for a motivated, skilled, and experience professional to take on the role of Urban Forest Supervisor. This position will play a direct role in the activities of the Urban Forest Division, including the Heritage and Street Tree programs, and the implementation of a new Urban Forest Plan. This position receives direction from the Urban Forest Manager and exercises supervision over other assigned division staff. If you are looking to utilize your knowledge and initiative to have a direct impact on the community, this position is for you! 

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. 
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in tree maintenance activities, including two years of lead supervision responsibility. 
• Possession of an associate's degree in arboriculture or a related field of study is highly desirable. 

Bonus Points:

• Possession of a certified arborist certification. 
• Possession of an associate's degree in arboriculture or a related field. 

What You'll Do

• Utilize your experience in arboriculture to inform recommendations on improvements and modifications to existing operations
• Help realize the vision of the division by implementing new projects 
• Directly supervise assigned staff, provide feedback on their work and ensure a high standard of work is met
• Participate in the administration of the division by preparing reports, assisting in budget preparation and administration, and monitoring expenditures
• Play a key role in the selection of staff and the continuing training of staff
• Provide feedback to staff through performance evaluations, help develop skills of staff for their professional growth
• Utilize a customer-service centric approach when educating the public and answering inquiries
• See a direct and measurable result of your work by coordinating tree-trimming and tree planting activities
• Enforce tree ordinance standards

Are We a Match?

• You are a leader committed to furthering the growth of your team
• You pride yourself on your ability to provide exceptional customer service to the public and colleagues
• You are an exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• You are self-motivated, team-oriented, and reliable
• You are motivated to leverage your technical expertise in a leadership role
• You have excellent judgement and decision-making skills

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309.  Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm PST. This recruitment may close at any time. 

 

Fine Print. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

Salary : $128,278 - $173,553