Natural Resources & Trails Supervisor

Pocatello Fire Department; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocatello Fire Department is seeking a Natural Resources & Trails Supervisor to oversee and participate in the maintenance, management, and enhancement of city open spaces, trails infrastructure, and urban forestry programs.

The role involves about 70% fieldwork supervising crews, inspecting sites, and hands-on maintenance, and 30% administrative duties such as planning, budgeting, reporting, and project coordination. It requires collaboration with officials, other departments, and the public.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher in Parks and Recreation Management, Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 4 years of related full-time work or military experience preferred.
• Class B CDL.
• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and restoration of natural open spaces, turf, native habitats, and landscaped areas.
• Oversee inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of asphalt trails, pathways, bridges, and associated infrastructure.
• Lead urban forestry activities including tree planting, pruning, health assessments, and risk management.
• Develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and track progress on projects.
• Coordinate with Parks Division leadership, other city departments, community organizations, and external agencies.
• Maintain records, work orders, and use GIS or asset management systems for tracking maintenance and project status.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Parks and Recreation Management, Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field

4 years of related full-time work or military experience related to degree preferred

Class B CDL

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2621419

The Natural Resources & Trails Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and actively participating in the maintenance, management, and enhancement of the Citys natural open spaces, asphalt trails infrastructure, and urban forestry program.

This role involves approximately 70% fieldwork, including supervising crews, inspecting sites, and performing hands‑on maintenance and 30% administrative duties such as planning, budgeting, reporting, and project coordination.

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the sustainable management and safe, accessible use of outdoor spaces that promote community recreation and environmental well‑being.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment includes an office, shop, and outdoor environment where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee works in varied weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to noisy and/or loud equipment, moving vehicles, and equipment which subjects the employee to hazards.

The job is an on‑call position, responding to emergency situations.

Employees designated as immediate response personnel must live thirty minutes or less from their usual daily work site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Natural Resources Management (Field & Administrative)

• Supervise and engage in the maintenance and restoration of natural open spaces, turf, native habitats, and landscaped areas.
• Implement vegetation management strategies including invasive species control and habitat restoration projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to natural resource stewardship.

Trails Infrastructure Maintenance (Field & Administrative)

• Oversee inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of asphalt trails, pathways, bridges, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans and safety inspections for trail systems.
• Manage and coordinate work crews and contractors performing trail repairs, signage installation, and safety upgrades.

Urban Forestry Program (Field & Administrative)

• Lead urban forestry activities such as tree planting, pruning, removal, health assessments, and risk management.
• Maintain urban tree inventories and oversee pest and disease management programs.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal urban forestry standards.

Leadership and Coordination (Primarily Administrative)

• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance staff and seasonal workers; oversee daily field operations.
• Develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and track progress on projects.
• Coordinate with Parks Division leadership, other city departments, community organizations, and external agencies.
• Maintain records, work orders, and use GIS or asset management systems for tracking maintenance and project status.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required;
• Associate degree or higher in Parks and Recreation Management, Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field;
• Preferred OR 4 years of related full-time work or military experience related to degree preferred;
• Class B CDL*;
• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification*.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The essential functions of the position may be consi ered.

*Hiring Note: CDL and Certification required within six (6) months of hire. Failure to acquire the appropriate certifications by the established date will violate the terms of the position and will result in dismissal from the position.

*Knowledge of:

• Urban forestry principles, asphalt trail maintenance, natural resource management, and environmental compliance;
• Methods, techniques, and objectives of natural open space, turf, native habitat, and landscaping maintenance;
• Safe operation of hand and power tools;
• Employee supervision, training, evaluation, and disciplinary methods, techniques, and objectives;
• Budgeting processes, including formulating and implementation;
• Preparation and maintenance of documents, records, and logs;
• Operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications;