Urban Forestry Operations Supervisor (Supervisor I - E) - Open Until Filled - UPDATED

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Urban Forestry Operations Supervisor (Supervisor I - E) - Open Until Filled - UPDATED

Salary

$70,220.00 - $116,792.00 Annually

Location

OR 97217, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2022-01684

Bureau

Portland Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

12/26/2022

Closing Date

3/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

This recruitment will remain open until filled or until March 31, 2023.  Applications will be reviewed approximately every three weeks. 


 

About this position:

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking Urban Forestry Operations Supervisors.  Urban Forestry Operations Supervisors are key leadership positions overseeing the City of Portland’s Tree Emergency Response, comprehensive tree maintenance, tree planting and plant health care activities.  These positions are skilled at working with a variety of people, coordinating complex tree maintenance situations, customer service, and innovative program oversight.

 
About the work:

The Operations Supervisors will demonstrate both strong technical and personnel management skills to create a professional, cohesive, and high-performing arborist team with a service-oriented work ethic.  All candidates must have a strong commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ability to successfully communicate and collaborate in-person and in writing with a broad range of stakeholders, other City bureaus, private community members, and businesses is essential.

 

As an Operations Supervisor you will: 

  • Understand and apply urban forest management and arboricultural practices and standards. 
  • Lead, oversee and assess the successful performance of Operations staff.
  • Scope, prioritize, assign and ensure completion of varied tree maintenance requests and projects.
  • Recruit, hire, schedule, assign work and supervise staff, including seasonal employees.
  • Establish and maintain professional work culture, including standards of safety and effectiveness.
  • Create standard practices, policies and procedures for day-to-day operations of the unit.
  • Supervise daily implementation of ANSI Safety Standards for Arboricultural Operations.
  • Oversee a large specialized vehicle and equipment fleet and maintain inventory of operating supplies. 
  • Supervise and ensure delivery of the citywide tree emergency response program.
  • Deal effectively and communicate with the general public and other public agencies.
  • Be skilled in promoting workplace diversity and creating a positive work environment.
  • Use various computer systems daily including for communication, documentation, tracking and updating tree condition and work status.
  • Work closely with the Operations Manager, City Forester, City property maintenance supervisors and other public agencies to provide all facets of tree maintenance support.

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their resume. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest:
  
Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 44 years, a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists

City of Portland Core Values: 
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility 
 
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here. 
 
Why work at the City of Portland?
 
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.

The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.
 
Work Location
Many positions within the City are designated as hybrid and currently the City requires you to work in-person one day per week. Beginning in April  2023, most hybrid employees will be expected to perform at least half of their work in-person.

The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment.  Please see the Additional Information section below for details.

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

    1. Experience supervising and managing the day to day activities of a multifaceted tree care maintenance team such as the prioritizing and coordination of tree emergency response and multiple projects daily with numerous staff and specialized vehicles and equipment. 

    2. Experience applying and training safe working practices, equipment use, job-related skills and ensuring personnel follow city, state, OSHA and ANSI safety standards for tree care operations.

    3. Experience leading and supervising a tree care operations team promoting a safe, diverse, equitable workplace environment and instilling a professional workplace culture, capitalizing on staff strengths and evaluating staff through performance review.

    4. Experience establishing and maintaining successful working relationships that include effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as other departments, agencies, nongovernmental and private organizations, and diverse community groups.  

    5. Experience in comprehensive arboricultural practices, holistic tree care such as tree planting and establishment, pest and pathogen management, stump grinding, mulching, and various plant health care techniques while navigating the challenges of working in a municipal setting or City rights-of-way.

    6. Experience with the use of various computer systems daily for communications, documentation, tracking and updating tree condition and work status

Applicant must also possess:

  • Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire. 

  • ISA Certified Arborist Credential - required prior to end of probationary period.  For more information about this certification click here. 

  • ISA TRAQ - required prior to end of probationary period. For more information about this certification, click here. 

  • A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record is needed for driving City vehicles, at the time of hire.  

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and answers to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%.  Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. 

**Note: Additional supplemental questions 17-20 require a response. These questions will not be evaluated during the minimum qualifications.  The information provided will be utilized after the eligible list is created.  

**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
 
Recruitment Activity Schedule:

  • Job Posting closes: 3/31/2023 or when filled
  • Applications Reviewed: Approximately every 3 weeks.
  • First Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 2/13/2023
  • Interviews: Late February, then periodically until filled
  • Job Offer: March - April 2023

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

  • Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
  • Your  responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
  • Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
  • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis:  Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application.   It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.

Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.  All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.  Do not attach materials not requested.   E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.   

Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City.  Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events.


Contact Information
Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Anna Morgan@portlandoregon.gov

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION

To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer an Optional Information Session that will provide you with details about the position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job. 

Thursday, January 5, 2023
3:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

View Recording here:


 

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
 
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
 
  • A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
  • Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
  • For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
  • The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.
  • We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
  • discounts to local fitness clubs,
  • smoking cessation benefits,
  • chronic care coaching programs,
  • worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
  • Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
    • Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
    • up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
    • up to $25,000 for dependent children.
    • This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
  • The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
  • Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
Short-Term Disability
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Short-Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of pre-disability earnings for eligible employees
  • The benefit is available after a 14-day waiting period, and can continue for 90 days.
  • Pre-existing condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% benefit (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year.
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000. 
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
    • The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
    • Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
  • Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Leave
  • 112 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time.
  • Sick leave typically accrues up to a maximum rate of 40 hours per calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Three personal days accrue each year
Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
 
  • City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

01
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.


Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
  • Yes
  • No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
02
Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
03
The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
  • My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
  • You may release my application, I am waiving confidentiality.
04
I have read the City of Portland's COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
  • I plan to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement by being fully vaccinated by my hire date and submitting proof of vaccination, or by asking for a religious/medical exception.
  • I do not plan to be vaccinated or ask for a religious/medical exception for the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
05
Do you have experience supervising and managing the day to day activities of a multifaceted tree care maintenance team such as the prioritizing and coordination of tree emergency response and multiple projects daily with numerous staff and specialized vehicles and equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Provide a detailed example(s) of supervising and managing the day to day activities of a multifaceted tree care maintenance team such as the prioritizing and coordination of tree emergency response and multiple projects daily with numerous staff and specialized vehicles and equipment.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
  • Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
07
Do you have experience applying and training safe working practices, equipment use, job-related skills and ensuring personnel follow city, state, OSHA and ANSI safety standards for tree care operations?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Provide a detailed example(s) of applying and training safe working practices, equipment use, job-related skills and ensuring personnel follow city, state, OSHA and ANSI safety standards for tree care operations.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
  • Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
09
Do you have experience leading and supervising a tree care operations team promoting a safe, diverse, equitable workplace environment and instilling a professional workplace culture, capitalizing on staff strengths and evaluating staff through performance review?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Provide a detailed example(s) of leading and supervising a tree care operations team promoting a safe, diverse, equitable workplace environment and instilling a professional workplace culture, capitalizing on staff strengths and evaluating staff through performance review,

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
  • Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
11
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining successful working relationships that include effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as other departments, agencies, nongovernmental and private organizations, and diverse community groups?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Provide a detailed example(s) of establishing and maintaining successful working relationships that include effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as other departments, agencies, nongovernmental and private organizations, and diverse community groups.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
  • Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
  • Examples of building relationships with diverse stakeholders and communities.
13
Do you have experience in comprehensive arboricultural practices, holistic tree care such as tree planting and establishment, pest and pathogen management, stump grinding, mulching, and various plant health care techniques while navigating the challenges of working in a municipal setting or City rights-of-way?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Provide a detailed example(s) of your comprehensive arboricultural practices, holistic tree care such as tree planting and establishment, pest and pathogen management, stump grinding, mulching, and various plant health care techniques while navigating the challenges of working in a municipal setting or City rights-of-way.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
  • Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
15
Do you have experience with the use of various computer systems daily for communications, documentation, tracking and updating tree condition and work status?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Provide a detailed example(s) of using of various computer systems daily for communications, documentation, tracking and updating tree condition and work status.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
  • List the computer programs used.
  • Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
17
Please note the following question 17 - 20 will not be considered during minimum qualifications. The information provided will be utilized after the eligible list is created.

Have you read and understood the information?
  • Yes
  • No
18
Do you currently have a valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Do you currently have a valid ISA Arborist Certification, or will you be able to obtain one prior to the end of the probationary period?
  • Yes
  • No
20
Do you currently have a valid ISA TRAQ Certification, or will you be able to obtain one prior to the end of the probationary period?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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