The City of Roanoke is seeking an Urban Forestry Planner Program Supervisor to perform responsible professional work under the general direction of the Urban Forestry Coordinator in the care of city trees in parks, along public rights-of-way and greenways. Performs program support through tree health assessments, communications with citizens, and work planning. Bachelors degree from a four year college or university with major work in forestry, urban forestry, horticulture or related field; considerable arboricultural, landscape maintenance and natural resource management experience. Possession of a valid Commercial driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Current International Society of Arborists Certified Arborist certification and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. Possession of a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license in category 3, Ornamental and Turf Pest Control and Fertilizer Applicator permit.
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Roanoke is an employer committed to public service, equal opportunity, a drug/alcohol free workplace and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Pre-employment drug screenings are administered to all employees.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position.
SUMMARY
Performs work that involves planning, organizing, promoting and developing a variety of City-wide or facility based recreational opportunities for area residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Conduct comprehensive assessments of street trees, park trees, greenway trees, and other public tree assets to evaluate health, condition, risk, and maintenance needs.
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Develop and implement urban forestry management plans that support the City's environmental, sustainability, and beautification goals.
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Assist in the development and maintenance of a citywide tree inventory utilizing GIS and asset management systems.
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Identify priorities for tree planting, pruning, removals, preservation, and risk mitigation.
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Monitor canopy coverage trends and recommend strategies to increase urban tree canopy.
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Recruits, interviews, hires, supervises and evaluates part-time program staff
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Evaluates programs and make recommendations regarding their continuation
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Assists in the preparation of and makes recommendations regarding budgets; monitors expenditures and allocates funds.
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Purchases materials and supplies as requested and/or required
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Leads programs, activities or community events including summer programs; assists with the registration process
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Provides for the safe operation of city vehicles (training staff, transporting participants, maintenance.
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Conducts research and writes reports regarding recreational services
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Serves on committees and maintains relationships with leaders in the community
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Assists in preparation of part-time payroll
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision may be exercised over volunteers, instructors and part-time staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in recreation, leisure services or related field; one to two years related experience and/or training in recreation and leisure services; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, risk management plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and prepare correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens or employees of organization. Ability to serve as department's liaison with community groups.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Professional certification as needed and required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is oftentimes louder than normal.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification
