Operations Supervisor - Forestry

Salary : $83,699.20 - $101,712.00 Annually

Location : Modesto, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 4220B

Department : Public Works

Division : Community Forestry

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : MCMA

THE POSITION

The Forestry Division of our Public Works Department is looking for an experienced arborist to join their team as their next Operations Supervisor! Do you have supervision experience in the Urban Forestry field? Check out this incredible opportunity to join our growing Forestry Division!

Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives :

3% COLA effective July 1, 2025

3% COLA effective July 1, 2026

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)

5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

The Operations Supervisor is responsible to plan, organize, direct and supervise a variety of activities related to repairing and maintaining City buildings, streets, parks, trees, and fleet; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The current vacancy exists in the Community Forestry Division of the Public Works Department. The eligible list established may be used to fill the existing vacancy and any future vacancies in other areas as well.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".

The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule

Online exam

March 11 - March 17, 2025 at 5 : 00 PM

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential Functions :

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for maintaining and repairing City facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in the maintenance and repair of the City's fleet, parks and park facilities, buildings, streets, trees, infrastructure, and parking lots.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Review the more complex maintenance needs to determine appropriate action.

Coordinate assigned activities across departments; inspect the work of staff and contractors; ensure internal and external customer service standards are met.

Review work orders to ensure accuracy of data and satisfactory completion of work.

Ensure compliance with pertinent local, State and Federal laws, regulations and rules.

Coordinate work with outside contractors; monitor work performed and associated costs.

Coordinate work unit safety program including ensuring that training is provided as appropriate.

Maintain time, material and equipment use records.

Requisition supplies and materials.

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action to resolve complaints, as necessary.

Represent unit on committees, outside organization, and at staff subcommittees as necessary.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions :

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Materials, methods, practices, equipment and elements of construction, maintenance and repair as they relate to the assigned operations.

Types and level of maintenance and repair activities generally performed in a streets, buildings, fleet, park or urban forestry program.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Principles and practices of budget monitoring.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

When assigned to Forestry :

International Society of Arborists (ISA) Best Management Practices

Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations (ANSI Z133)

Ability to :

Organize, implement and direct assigned operations and activities.

Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.

Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.

Plan, estimate, direct, coordinate, schedule and review the work of others.

Operate and maintain equipment and tools used in the field.

Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.

Diagnose maintenance problems and develop appropriate course of action.

Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing construction and maintenance work in the assigned area of responsibility; including one year providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel

Training :

Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in business administration, public administration or related field.

License or Certificate :

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

When Assigned to Building Maintenance :

Candidates must be able to pass a P.O.S.T. level background investigation prior to appointment for clearance to work in Police Department facilities.

When Assigned to Traffic Operations :

Possession of a work zone safety certificate from IMSA, TCSA, International Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Public Works Association (APWA), American Traffic

Safety Services Association (ATSSA), or the Institution of Transportation Studies (ITS) at time of appointment.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Level I and Level II signs and markings certification from the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or the Traffic

Control Supervisor Association (TCSA) within two years of appointment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in termination.

When Assigned to Streets :

Possession of a work zone safety certificate from IMSA, TCSA, International Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Public Works Association (APWA), American Traffic

Safety Services Association (ATSSA), or the Institution of Transportation Studies (ITS) at time of appointment.

When Assigned to Parks :

Possession of a Pesticide Applicator's Certificate within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in release from probation.

Pest Control Advisor's License issued by the State of California is highly desirable.

Playground Safety Certificate issued by the national Recreation Parks Association is highly desirable.

When Assigned to Urban Forestry :

Possession of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification as an Arborist is required within 1 year of appointment.

Possession of a Pesticide Applicator's Certificate within one year of appointment is desired

Possession of Tree Risk Assessment Certification is desired.

Possession of OSHA 30 is desired.

Failure to obtain any of the required licenses / certificates within the prescribed time may result in release from probation or termination.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility : frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting : frequently up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision : constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity : frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing / Talking : frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional / Psychological : frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and / or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental : frequent exposure to noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some duties involve working outside in a variety of climates and working in traffic. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.

Modesto Confidential and Management Association (MCMA)

Employee benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect please see the Memoranda of Understanding.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM : CalPERS enrollment in either the 2% @ 60 or the 2% @ 62 formula is dependent on eligibility, as per AB 340. Employee pays the full member contribution. Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and the employee (applies to employees hired after 4-1-86).

HOLIDAYS : 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours holiday credit.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE : 80 hours per year for positions exempt from overtime.

VACATION : Accrued at the rate of two weeks during the first year, increasing to five weeks during the 21st year of service.

SICK LEAVE : Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,200 hours.

MEDICAL INSURANCE : Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The City's monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows :

2,028.00 Employee Family

1,436.00 Employee 1 Dependent

718.00 Employee Only

450.00 Opt Out

The employee pays the balance. An employee who opts out of health coverage receives the amount noted above minus dental and vision premium on their paycheck and treated as taxable income. Dental and vision coverage continuation is available upon retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1.5% of salary, increasing to 2.5% at 9 years of service, to a voluntary 457 Plan.

RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (RHS) : On the first pay period following completion of two (2) full years of continuous City service, regular full-time employees shall receive a lump sum equal to 24 months of contributions deposited into an RHS account established in their name. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute a set amount bi-weekly which is $55 effective 1 / 1 / 2024.

LIFE INSURANCE : Coverage in the amount of $120,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost.

DISABILITY INSURANCE : Coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2 / 3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE : Master's Degree Pay in the amount of 5% of salary. Bachelor's Degree Pay in the amount of 2.5% of salary.

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE LEAVE : Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance.

LONGEVITY PAY : 2.5% of salary at 10 years of service.

SECTION 125 PLAN : Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs.

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

Are you certified by the International Society of Arboriculture as a Tree Worker or Arborist?

How many years of work experience do you possess performing construction, operations and maintenance work related to Forestry?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• More than 4 years

How many years of work experience do you have with supervisory responsibility?

Please indicate the class of driver's license you possess :

Please indicate any type of specialized technical training or coursework you have taken. If none, indicate "N / A".

Please describe any experience you possess in working with hazardous trees. If you have no experience, indicate "N / A"

Do you possess a Pesticide Applicator's Certificate?

Required Question

Salary : $83,699 - $101,712