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Forestry Operations Supervisor

This is responsible professional, technical, and supervisory work in directing and coordinating of the field operations for the Parks Forestry Section. The work involves supervising the activities of a large staff, both permanent and seasonal, through subordinate supervisors. This work includes development and implementation of in-service training programs; and development and coordination of projects related to plant health care and urban forest maintenance operations. The position also directs and monitors tree protection requirements for construction activities impacting trees in the right-of-way; provides public information services; develops and coordinates hazardous materials management activities; and planning, outlining and coordinating for short and long-term/coordinated projects and section activities. Under the general supervision of the Parks Operations Manager, this position is responsible for exercising independent judgment and discretion in scheduling and monitoring daily work; managing the forestry field office; overseeing hiring of seasonal staff, and related personnel and labor relations activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates's degree in urban forestry, forestry technician, natural resources or related field, AND
  • At least two (2) years related forestry field experience, AND
  • Two  (2) year responsible supervisory experience of a large staff with responsibility for hiring, discipline and/or investigations.
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  • A Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest management, urban forestry, landscape architecture, horticulture, natural resources or a related field. Additional years of responsible forestry experience can be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis, AND
  • Two (2) year of responsible supervisory experience of a large staff with responsibility for hiring, discipline and/or investigations.