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Assistant Superintendent, Trees and Landscape
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $125,736.00 - $160,446.00/year
Under administrative direction, this position reports directly to the Superintendent of Bureau of Urban Forestry, and manages supervisory personnel engaged in directing the activities of urban forestry, landscaping and maintenance including management of trees and other vegetation in cities.
Essential functions of this job code include: assisting in the administration, development, review, analysis, interpretation, investigation, implementation and enforcement of operating methods and procedures, rules, regulations, codes, policies, and written reports relevant to the bureau's operations; planning, organizing, assigning, coordinating, prioritizing, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating the work of bureau personnel through supervisory staff; supervising second-level supervisors by leading, motivating, disciplining, and providing recognition and training to ensure conformance with operating methods and procedures, policies and standards; assisting in directing the bureau's safety and training programs and enforcing safety codes; providing fiscal management by assisting in the preparation and execution of the bureau's annual budget; facilitating the requisition, storekeeping and maintenance of supplies, materials and equipment and ensuring that mechanical and motorized equipment is maintained and replaced as necessary; assisting with directing the preparation of interdepartmental work orders (IDWOs) for services from the bureau, and with requests for proposals (RFPs) for services to the bureau, and with making recommendations regarding the awarding of contracts; acting on behalf of the superintendent and representing the department in labor negotiations, to legislative bodies, other city departments, community based organizations and the public; investigating, documenting, recording findings and analyzing results in response to problems, inquiries, requests and complaints; communicating orally and in writing with departmental director, deputy directors, bureau superintendent, other assistant superintendents, staff members, City and outside agency representatives, contractors, business and property owners, or the general public; using a personal computer to write memos, letters, complex reports, performance appraisals, and to develop spreadsheets, presentation tools and databases; using a two-way radio, cell phone or pager to communicate; maintaining a valid driver license and driving to various locations; conducting field inspections to ensure conformity with established work practices and standards; and participating in departmental and City-wide emergency response team; and performing related duties as required.
Nature of Work: This position requires incumbent to be available after hours, 7 days a week including holidays, to respond to emergency requests and issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Seven (7) years of experience in urban forestry, landscaping, and maintenance activities including management of trees and other vegetation in cities; AND
2. Three (3) years of this experience must be as a second-level supervisor or manager in the operations, activities and maintenance of the public right-of-way or land. Qualifying experience must be in the areas of urban forestry and landscaping activities. This experience must include direct reporting to an assistant superintendent, assistant department head, or company vice president; AND
3. Possession of a valid driver’s license (Candidates must maintain a valid California driver’s license throughout the duration of employment.)
Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hours work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Applicants must meet the meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
- Possession of Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Horticulture or related fields
- Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture
- Bay Friendly Landscape Qualification
To apply you MUST complete an online application: https://www.jobapscloud.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0932&R3=086405
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