Job Description

FORESTRY SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE 40250

Effective Date:	Rev. 06/09A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to plan and implement a tree maintenance program for parks, golf courses, City right-of-ways, and other areas for which the City has responsibility. The incumbent supervises the work of Parks Foremen I and II plus a crew of Urban Forestry Technicians and Equipment Operators who trim, repair, treat, plant, remove, and water trees and shrubs. The Forestry Supervisor works with considerable independence in accomplishing assigned duties, under the general direction of the Parks Special Operations Supervisor, who evaluates performance based upon results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises personnel involved in tree care and maintenance activities;
• Observes symptoms or conditions of tree injuries or diseases, makes diagnoses and prescribes treatment;
• Oversees activities which promote healthy growth and development of trees through fertilization and insect control;
• Prepares reports, job cost estimates, and preliminary budget estimates;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Tree maintenance, preservation, and removal techniques and procedures, including pruning, spraying, treating, bracing, boxing, moving, aerating, fertilizing, and soil planting requirements.
• Insects, parasites, and diseases and the composition and use of insecticides, fungicides, and disinfectants.
• Plant biology and the common and botanical names of trees in Arizona and those which may be transplanted in Arizona.
• Charter provisions, laws, ordinances, and policies pertaining to the planting, maintenance, treatment, and removal of trees in the City.
• Principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Interpret graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.
• Communicate ideas in the English language.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device.
• Work cooperatively with the general public and other City employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver license and have an acceptable driving record. In addition, individuals may be required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation physical exam and possess the appropriate commercial driver license. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of supervisory experience in forestry work and a bachelor's degree in horticulture, forestry, agronomy, agriculture, or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.