City of Salinas
Urban Forestry Crew Supervisor
City of Salinas, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
The City of Salinas is seeking an experienced Urban Forestry Crew Supervisor. This individual will lead a team of six staff in the Urban Forestry Division.All applicants must include the following with their application, copies will be accepted:Proof of High school diploma/GEDProof of a valid State of California Driver’s LicensePossession of a California Pesticide Applicator CertificatePossession of valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and American Red Cross issued Basic First Aid cardsPossession of an International Society of Arboriculture CertificateApplications will be considered incomplete without the required documents listed above.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 crewsAssists the Parks, Grounds, Forestry Operations Manager with administrative duties such as recordkeeping, preparing reports, budgeting, purchasing, and schedulingEvaluates work procedures; recommends and implements improvementsPerforms and supervises specialized tree trimming workPrunes trees and shrubbery to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights and as necessary to ensure continued health of treesRemoves fallen trees, dead limbs, stumps and other debris as necessaryCleans, maintains and performs regular safety inspections on climbing and trimming equipmentOversees and directs the planting, staking and pest control of trees and shrubsResponds and resolves citizen inquiries and complaintsImplements City Tree Ordinance and regulationsPerforms general and specialized forestry and landscape as necessaryPerforms related duties as assignedKnowledge of:City policies and procedures pertaining to tree trimming and landscape maintenancePrinciples and techniques of effective employee supervisionAdvanced urban forestry arboriculture principles and techniquesMethods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trimming and removal of treesTree planting and maintenance methodsTree diseases and pests and proper methods of their eradicationSafe work practicesMethods, materials, equipment, and tools used in general park maintenance workAbility to:Supervise and coordinate the work of forestry personnelTrain new and journey level personnelKeep neat and accurate records; prepare clear and concise reportsPerform specialized forestry dutiesAssist with administrative duties such as budgeting, purchasing, and schedulingWork safely and efficiently in trees of all sizesUse hand and power tools skillfully and safelyCheck, recognize and safely correct or report defects in tree climbing and trimming equipmentInspect tree climbing and trimming equipment and repair defects when notedStudy and resolve citizen inquiries and complaintsUnderstand, carry out and give accurate oral and written directionsEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with othersPerform a variety of general and specialized landscape maintenance dutiesSkills to:Competently trim and prune treesClimb trees and use tree trimming equipment and toolsMix and apply pesticides and herbicides for effective resultsEducation:
High school diploma/GED.Experience:
Four years of skilled urban forestry experience, including two years as a lead tree trimmer.Licenses and Certifications:
A valid State of California Driver’s License. Possession of a California Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Possession of valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and American Red Cross issued Basic First Aid cards. Possession of an International Society of Arboriculture Certificate.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
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.A combination of outdoor work inspecting job sites and tree failures, and a business office working environment. In the office, subject to sitting at a desk completing reports, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Be available for emergency call-out response for forestry activities. In the field, walking and standing for long periods of time, work in all types of weather environments, rain, heavy traffic, heat and wind. Ability to work in environments with very loud equipment noise levels.Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
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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 crewsAssists the Parks, Grounds, Forestry Operations Manager with administrative duties such as recordkeeping, preparing reports, budgeting, purchasing, and schedulingEvaluates work procedures; recommends and implements improvementsPerforms and supervises specialized tree trimming workPrunes trees and shrubbery to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights and as necessary to ensure continued health of treesRemoves fallen trees, dead limbs, stumps and other debris as necessaryCleans, maintains and performs regular safety inspections on climbing and trimming equipmentOversees and directs the planting, staking and pest control of trees and shrubsResponds and resolves citizen inquiries and complaintsImplements City Tree Ordinance and regulationsPerforms general and specialized forestry and landscape as necessaryPerforms related duties as assignedKnowledge of:City policies and procedures pertaining to tree trimming and landscape maintenancePrinciples and techniques of effective employee supervisionAdvanced urban forestry arboriculture principles and techniquesMethods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trimming and removal of treesTree planting and maintenance methodsTree diseases and pests and proper methods of their eradicationSafe work practicesMethods, materials, equipment, and tools used in general park maintenance workAbility to:Supervise and coordinate the work of forestry personnelTrain new and journey level personnelKeep neat and accurate records; prepare clear and concise reportsPerform specialized forestry dutiesAssist with administrative duties such as budgeting, purchasing, and schedulingWork safely and efficiently in trees of all sizesUse hand and power tools skillfully and safelyCheck, recognize and safely correct or report defects in tree climbing and trimming equipmentInspect tree climbing and trimming equipment and repair defects when notedStudy and resolve citizen inquiries and complaintsUnderstand, carry out and give accurate oral and written directionsEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with othersPerform a variety of general and specialized landscape maintenance dutiesSkills to:Competently trim and prune treesClimb trees and use tree trimming equipment and toolsMix and apply pesticides and herbicides for effective resultsEducation:
High school diploma/GED.Experience:
Four years of skilled urban forestry experience, including two years as a lead tree trimmer.Licenses and Certifications:
A valid State of California Driver’s License. Possession of a California Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Possession of valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and American Red Cross issued Basic First Aid cards. Possession of an International Society of Arboriculture Certificate.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
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.A combination of outdoor work inspecting job sites and tree failures, and a business office working environment. In the office, subject to sitting at a desk completing reports, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Be available for emergency call-out response for forestry activities. In the field, walking and standing for long periods of time, work in all types of weather environments, rain, heavy traffic, heat and wind. Ability to work in environments with very loud equipment noise levels.Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
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