Arbor/Landscape Supervisor

About the role

The Arbor/Landscape Supervisor is responsible for supervising the work of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees; organizing work sites; obtaining materials for job sites, and maintaining inventories and equipment. The Supervisor will also assist with the planning and coordinating of snow removal and may participate in the supervision of Special Event related activities.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders from the Deputy Public Works Director - Operations and/or generates work orders with the approval of the Deputy Public Works Director - Operations; maintains records of work performed.
• Supervises full-time staff and seasonal workers; assigns, plans and checks work; trains as required; evaluates employee performance; recommends hires and discharges; recommends pay increases, promotions, and transfers; responsible for initiating disciplinary actions.
• Sets daily and weekly work plans for the respective section employees; coordinates work with other supervisors in the Operations Division, the Deputy Public Works Director - Operations, and other divisions and departments.
• Inspects future work areas and lays out actual work sites.
• Calculates and tracks usage of equipment, materials, and labor along with associated cost for tasks, work orders, and projects completed utilizing asset and work management software and other departmental forms and technology.
• Serves as emergency on call Supervisor during assigned weeks each year.
• Responds to emergency call backs after normal working hours; assesses emergency situations; corrects or controls situations and contacts Deputy Public Works Director - Operations or Public Works Director if situation requires such.
• Responds to and assists in the resolution of citizen concerns.
• Purchases materials for tasks, work orders, and projects; maintains inventories on materials purchased.
• Assists in researching and establishing standards and specifications for materials; reports on findings and makes recommendations to the Deputy Public Works Director - Operations.
• Reviews and documents all job-related injuries and accidents affecting assigned employees.
• Provides oversight of contractual tree and landscape services to assure standard operating procedures are followed and performance standards are met.
• Landscape unit: Responsible for supervising and may participate in: Performance of landscape construction activities and day-to-day grounds maintenance. Maintenance or removal of trees, shrubs, and other plant materials through the use of pruning shears, loppers, handsaw, chainsaw, hydraulic tools, or pesticide sprayer. Operating end loader, skid steer loader, backhoe, and dump trucks for landscaping work. Performance of irrigation system diagnosis and maintenance. Performance of proper weed control for landscape maintenance and weed abatement scheduling. Mowing, trimming, and edging of designated high level maintenance areas. Trimming and pruning of trees and shrubs using chainsaw, handsaw, hand pruners, pole pruners, or pole saw. Diagnosing tree, shrub, and other plant problems, plans and performs appropriate control measures. Performance of daily preventative maintenance of tools and small equipment (i.e..- string trimers, chainsaw, mowers, or pesticide sprayer).
• Arbor unit: Responsible for supervising and may participate in: Planting and transplanting trees, shrubs, and other plants. Treats and/or removes dead or diseased trees, shrubs, and other plant materials through the use of handsaws, chainsaws, pesticide sprayer, stump grinder, and wood chipper. Operates end loader, skid steer loader, backhoe, dump trucks, and various boom trucks for tree maintenance work as assigned. Trims and prunes trees using an aerial lift truck or rope and saddle. Sprays and fertilizes trees, shrubs, and other plants. Diagnoses tree disorders and initiates the control measures. Performance of daily preventative maintenance of tools and small equipment (i.e..- string trimers, chainsaw, mowers, or pesticide sprayer).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience planning, coordinating, overseeing, and/or supervising the work of other employees in an arboriculture or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time, professional work experience in an arboriculture-related field where the related work performed was the primary occupation.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment a valid State of Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement and have a safe driving record.
• Must possess ISA Certified Arborist designation.
• Must possess an Illinois Pesticide Applicators license or have the ability to obtain one within (12) months of hire.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds and maneuver at least 200 pounds on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• College-level coursework in an arboriculture or related field.
• Completion of relevant supervisory training coursework.
• Landscape Industry Certified Technician — Exterior (formerly CLT-E) or training/education with similar content and coursework is preferred.

Skills

• Supervisory skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Equipment operation (end loader, skid steer loader, backhoe, dump trucks, boom trucks, aerial lift truck, etc.).
• Tree and shrub care techniques.
• Material handling and inventory management.
• Emergency response and incident management.
• Employee evaluation and performance management.
• Customer service and problem resolution.
• Use of asset and work management software.

Benefits

The city of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The full salary range for this position is $88,778.92 - $146,485.19 per year; the starting annual range is $88,778.91 - $117,632.05. The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:

• Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees.
• Dental insurance options through Delta Dental.
• Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Plan option.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $88,778.92 - $146,485.19 per year; the starting annual range is $88,778.91 - $117,632.05.

Schedule

Full-Time; Exempt; Civil Service Department Public Works Division Operations