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Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking Urban Forestry Operations Supervisors. \u00a0Urban Forestry Operations Supervisors are key leadership positions overseeing the City of Portland\u2019s 24\/7 Tree Emergency Response, comprehensive tree maintenance, tree planting and plant health care activities. \u00a0These positions are skilled at working with a variety of people, coordinating complex tree maintenance situations, customer service, and innovative program oversight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAbout the work:<\/p>\n
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. \u00a0All 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As an Operations Supervisor you will:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
About the Bureau:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n City of Portland Core Values:\u00a0<\/strong> 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\u00a0here<\/u><\/a>.<\/div>\n 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\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/div>\n The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. \u00a0Please see the Additional Information section below for details.<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n Experience\u00a0<\/span>supervising and managing<\/strong>\u00a0the day to day activities\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0a\u00a0<\/strong>multifaceted tree care maintenance team<\/strong>\u00a0including the prioritizing and coordination of\u00a0tree emergency response<\/strong>\u00a0and \u00a0multiple projects daily<\/strong>\u00a0with numerous staff and specialized vehicles and equipment<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Experience applying and training\u00a0safe working practices, equipment use, job-related skills<\/strong>\u00a0and ensuring\u00a0personnel follow city, state, OSHA and ANSI safety standards for tree care operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Experience\u00a0leading and supervising<\/strong>\u00a0a\u00a0tree care operations team<\/strong>\u00a0promoting a\u00a0safe, diverse, equitable workplace environment<\/strong>\u00a0and instilling a professional\u00a0workplace culture<\/strong>, capitalizing on\u00a0staff strengths<\/strong>\u00a0and evaluating staff through\u00a0performance review.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Experience\u00a0establishing and maintaining successful working relationships<\/strong>\u00a0that\u00a0include\u00a0<\/strong>effective\u00a0collaboration\u00a0<\/strong>with\u00a0internal\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<\/strong>external\u00a0<\/strong>stakeholders\u00a0<\/strong>such as other departments, agencies, nongovernmental and private organizations, and diverse community groups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Experience in comprehensive arboricultural practices including tree planting, pruning, removal and various plant health care techniques while navigating the challenges of working in a municipal setting or City rights-of-way.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Applicant must also possess:<\/strong><\/p>\n ISA Certified Arborist<\/strong>\u00a0Credential<\/strong>\u00a0– required prior to end of\u00a0probationary\u00a0period. \u00a0For more information about this\u00a0certification\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n ISA TRAQ<\/strong>\u00a0– required prior to end of probationary period. For more information about this\u00a0certification,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A valid state (any state) driver\u2019s license and\u00a0acceptable driving record<\/a>\u00a0at the time of hire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to supplemental questions 4-13, weighted 100%.\u00a0Do not attach materials not requested<\/u><\/strong>. 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.\u00a0Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and\/or final selection.<\/strong><\/p>\n **Note: Additional supplemental questions 14-17 require a response. These questions will not be evaluated\u00a0during the minimum qualifications. \u00a0The information provided will be utilized after the eligible list is created.<\/p>\n **<\/strong>PLEASE NOTE:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**<\/em><\/p>\n Recruitment Activity Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n *Timeline is approximate and subject to change.<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants\u00a0must<\/u>\u00a0submit 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:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than\u00a0on the closing date and time of this recruitment. \u00a0All applications must be submitted via the City’s online application process. \u00a0Do not attach materials not requested.\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0 E-mailed and\/or faxed applications will not be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n Veterans’ Preference:\u00a0<\/strong>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.\u00a0Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.<\/em><\/p>\n ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations:\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n Equal Employment Opportunity:\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n Did you know?\u00a0<\/strong>The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City. \u00a0Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates:\u00a0www.bit.ly\/howtoapplyclass<\/a><\/p>\n Contact Information<\/u><\/strong> An Equal Opportunity \/ Affirmative Action Employer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer\u00a0an\u00a0Optional 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. You are welcome to join us for either of the optional session below (They are the same you don’t need to attend both):<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Join Zoom Meeting<\/p>\n
\nAnti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCurrently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, current positions classified as \u201cfull-time remote\u201d could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote\/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval.<\/p>\n\n
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\nTamara Larison, Senior\u00a0Recruiter
\nBureau of Human Resources
\nTamara.larison@portlandoregon.gov<\/a>
\n(503) 823-3523<\/p>\n
\n12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Time (US and Canada)<\/strong><\/p>\n