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Urban Forest Manager
Location: Mountain View, California
Salary: $130,541-$195,812
Description
What's the Role?
We’re looking for a highly motivated, skilled, organized and experienced professional to join the Community Services Department and take on the role of Urban Forest Manager. The Urban Forest Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, maintenance, and enhancement of the urban forest. This key management position will plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Urban Forest Division, including the Heritage and Street Tree programs, building and development plan reviews/input, project management, and implementation of a new Urban Forest Plan. This position receives direction from the Community Services Director or Assistant Community Services Director and exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned division personnel. If you are looking to take on a challenging and rewarding professional administrator role, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.
What You'll Do
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Urban Forest Division and oversee the development of the Division’s work plan.
• Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; train, evaluate and schedule staff; and support learning development.
• Review and provide input on building and development plans related to tree plantings and removals.
• Develop and manage a variety of projects, grants, contracts and agreements related to urban forest activities.
• Develop, update and/or enforce processes, ordinances, codes and City regulations related to the City’s Urban Forest Program.
• Analyze, prepare reports and make presentations to the City Council, advisory bodies/committees and organizations; provide staff support and attend meetings as necessary.
• Develop and administer the division budget, including analyzing expenses and setting rates and fees; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Assist in preparing capital improvement project (CIP) proposals; assist in implementation and management of CIPs.
• Implement and manage a new Urban Forest Plan as part of a city-wide Biodiversity Strategy.
The Perks!
Comprehensive Benefits:
• Generous paid leave and group health coverage (medical, dental, vision,
EAP, Life & Disability Insurance)
• CalPERS retirement (2.7% at 55 formula for classic members; 2% at 62 for
new members); employees contribute 11.5% for classic members and 10.5% for new members to CalPERS with no Social Security deduction.
Support for Continuous Learning & Development:
• Up to $2,000 in tuition reimbursement for education advancement annually,
with a one-time opportunity for up to $20,000 for the completion of a
work-related Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Management / Technology Development Funds ($1,000 annually).
Wellness and Engagement Culture:
• Access to an onsite employee gym.
• Incentive pay for participating in the City’s wellness program.
• Up to $100/month City contribution for mass transit expenses,
with $10/month minimum employee contribution; a bicycle commute incentive.
• Ongoing commitment to robust internal communication and feedback.
And More: Employee appreciation days and activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
The Essentials
• Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university (60 semester or 90 quarter units) with major course work in a related field.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in park or forestry maintenance/operations, including at least two years at the supervisory level.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License.
• Possession of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification.
OR
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in park or forestry maintenance/operations, including at least two years at the supervisory level.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License.
• Possession of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification.
Are We a Match?
• You are an experienced leader committed to providing top-notch supervision to your team and exceptional customer service to fellow employees.
• You are an exceptional communicator (oral and written) with strong interpersonal skills.
• You are a flexible and resourceful person who is able to navigate in a setting that involves numerous parties, internal and external to the organization, with differing perspectives, interests and goals.
• You are an individual who is self-motivated, team-oriented, reliable and able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• You have the ability to make effective public presentations.
• You have the ability to organize work and set priorities.
• You can prepare clear, concise, and effective correspondence, reports and other written materials.
• You are adept at juggling multiple priorities and projects in order to meet deadlines.
• You have strong technical expertise.
• You have excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
How To Apply
Submit your application and resume online at calopps.org or to the Human Resources Department, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, June 2, 2023 or after 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.
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