What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor - Forestry position at City of Modesto?
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!
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.
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.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Salary : $83,699 - $101,712
