Deadline: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The City of Baltimore Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Full Time Location: Maryland Location Detail: Baltimore City Job Description: A City Forestry Supervisor assesses, recommends plans, and supervises a program within the municipal Forestry Division, which may include the urban and park tree planting program or the urban and park tree maintenance and removal program. Work of this class involves supervising urban and park tree planting and/or maintenance and removal program and operations staff. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may involve weekend work. Work is performed outdoors where there may be occasional exposure to difficult terrain, insects and plant irritants and in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as walking, bending and assisting in the planting or maintenance of trees. Qualifications: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and techniques of arboriculture. Knowledge of tree planting and removal techniques and practices. Knowledge of tree diseases, insect pests and pollution effects on trees in an urban environment. Knowledge of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and safe utilization and application. Knowledge of tree physiology, pathology, and species identification. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of City planning and zoning with regard to forestry. Knowledge of public budgetary principles and practices. Knowledge of grant funding requirements. Ability to plan and monitor tree planting or maintenance and removal program or operations. Ability to analyze statistics and recommend operational strategies. Ability to write contract specifications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in the community, colleagues in the public and private sector, and the public. Ability to maintain records and write reports. Administrative ability. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in arboriculture, horticulture, or forestry. EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in forestry programs for tree care, plant growth and tree disease and insect controls. OR NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES Certification as a Forester with the Society of American Foresters OR as an Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture is required. Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is desirable. Registration as a Maryland Tree Expert or an equivalent registration is desirable. A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required. Miscellaneous: EXAMINATION PROCESS: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. Salary: $70,509-$112,814 How to Apply: In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Apply:https://baltimorecity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Druid-Hill-Park-Complex/City-Forestry-Supervisor--Tree-Maintenance---Recreation---Parks_R0003134?q=forestry Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment
