Salary: $56.06 - $68.15 Hourly
$4,485.10 - $5,451.63 Biweekly
$9,717.71 - $11,811.87 Monthly
$116,612.20 - $141,742.43 Annually

Job Type: Full - time
Department: Public Works Department

DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the City-wide
urban forestry program; develops and implements an urban forest management program involving trees and shrubs
located in City parks and public rights-of-way; provides technical advice and training related to tree and landscape
maintenance activities; plans, coordinates, and directs vendor contract crews for tree management activities; manages
the effective use of program resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex
and responsible support to the Public Works Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Public Works Director or designee. Exercises direct supervision over technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a program manager classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and
activities of the urban forest program in the Public Works, Utilities and Operations Department. Incumbents are
responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision
making responsibilities, which include program budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and
implementation of plans, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to urban forestry
programs. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses
and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within
broad guidelines.

Examples of Duties
Examples of Typical Job Functions  (Illustrative Only)
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the urban forestry management
  program including the maintenance, removal, and planting of trees and shrubs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of plans, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the
  program; recommends within program policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers
  policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of program budget; determines funding needed for
  staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and
  effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload,
  administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes
  recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to
  correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work
  and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers
  contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
• Develops and maintains street tree inventory data and prepares work programs and planting specifications for the
  street tree program.
• Acts as liaison with other City Departments, public agencies, and private organizations to coordinate policies and
  procedures relating to tree preservation, maintenance or replacement.
• epresents the City in meetings with City commissions, community groups, and the public; attends professional
  workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Identifies insect and plant diseases in trees and prescribe treatment methods to eradicate problems.
• Performs field evaluations and resident tree consultations.
• Reviews commercial tree planting plans, landscape projects, and irrigation systems; assists in recommending
  landscaping design.
• As necessary, operates a variety of vehicles and specialized tree trimming equipment; performs field duties such as
  staking, tree trimming, pruning, planting, and debris clean-up.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities
  and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to
  assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides
  staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
• Serves as liaison to the Tree Commission.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in urban
  forestry management; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural
  changes after approval. 
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner;
  identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official program files.
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of a comprehensive urban forestry program including tree planting,
  species selection, maintenance, soil science, and tree pruning.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and
  evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is
  conducted smoothly.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas
  of responsibility.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs,
  policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility. 
• Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
• Integrated pest management techniques.
• Mathematical principles.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, City vehicles, and power equipment.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and
  various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the
  assigned program.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors,
  contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of
  composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task
  coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the urban forestry management program. 
• Provide scientific and technical advice and assistance on problems relating to street and park tree and landscape
  maintenance, preservation, and protection.
• Develop and implement plans, goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Prepare and administer program budget; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the program. 
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively,
  and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.  
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards
  relevant to work performed.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Detect insect and plant diseases and prescribe corrective action to eradicate problems.
• Read and interpret construction and landscaping plans.
• Collect, update, and utilize tree inventory data.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the program and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in arboriculture,
  forestry, botany, park administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in urban forestry management, of which three (3) years should be in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within the probationary period, a valid professional arborist certification
  designated by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within the probationary period, of a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification designated by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

For more information visit the City of Davis website: http://www.cityofdavis.org