Field Operations Forester

Description

Field Operations Forester

Examples of Duties

• Under administrative direction, supervises the operations of the urban forestry section.
• Captors and reviews work reports and employee attendance.
• Schedules routine maintenance and emergency repair work on designated divisional vehicles and equipment.
• Makes sure that private sector contractors working for the urban forestry section comply with contract specifications.
• Handles citizen inquiries, work orders, and complaints by preparing reports recommending actions.
• Manages requests for emergency and unscheduled work, coordinating their completion.
• Investigates accidents and vandalism involving trees within the City.
• Researches and recommends operational and equipment improvements to the appropriate City authority.
• Serves 24-hour on-call during storms and emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Forestry or related field from a four-year accredited college or university required.
• Must be designated as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist.
• One year of full-time paid experience in forestry or arboricultural work required.
• (Substitution: One year of full-time forestry or arboricultural experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking).
• Three years of supervisory experience is also required.
• Must be certified as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist.
• Must possess Valid State of Ohio Driver's License, an Ohio Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Must have strong proficiency in tree identification and must be able to operate a chainsaw.
• The following are also preferred: ISA TRAQ, ISA Municipal Specialist, or ISA Certified Tree Worker or the ability to obtain a certification within one year of employment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience working with the public;
• The ability to work independently.

Benefits

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer

The City of Cleveland

Address

601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone

216-664-2493