RC Operations Manager

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, OH seeks an experienced leader to oversee arborist and urban forester teams, manage projects, mentor staff, and ensure safety and environmental standards across field operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field, BCMA and CTSP certifications, and extensive tree care and urban forestry management experience. Expect 65–75% travel with a salary range of $100,000 to $180,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Forestry & Environmental Management, Natural Resources or related field.
• Five (5) years of tree care and urban forestry business management.
• Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) required.
• Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) required.
• Experience with safety standards, forest management planning, and data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize all aspects of arborist and urban forester teams' activities.
• Responsible for team management, employee development, project coordination, safety and skills development and operational management that aligns with business expectations.
• Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
• Assist in planning and implementing projects to control tree diseases and insect pests.
• Gather data on species and population, disease, and insect damage.
• Assist in determining the best methods of planting, spraying, and cultivating plants.
• Gather information on plant varieties with resistance to disease or adaptability to climates and soils.
• Develop foresters within operations through curriculum development and mentoring.

Skills

Team management

Forestry & urban forestry

Safety standards

Data analysis

Mapping

SAP

GIS/Mapping tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related

BCMA

CTSP

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics CRM

QlikSense Reporting

SAP Cloud Reporting

Origami

ArcGIS

QGIS

R Maptools

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Kent, OH

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 229380

• Oversee and optimize all aspects of arborist and urban forester teams' activities.
• Responsible for team management, employee development, project coordination, safety and skills development and operational management that aligns with business expectations.
• Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
• Assist in planning and implementing projects to control tree diseases and insect pests.
• Gather data surrounding affected project lands such as species and population of trees, disease, and insect damage.
• Assist in determining the best methods of planting, spraying, and cultivating plants.
• Gather information on plant varieties with resistance to disease, or adaptability to climates and soils.
• Assist in the development of foresters within our operations through curriculum development and mentoring.

Job Duties

• Oversee and optimize all aspects of arborist and urban forester teams' activities.
• Responsible for team management, employee development, project coordination, safety and skills development and operational management that aligns with business expectations.
• Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
• Assist in planning and implementing projects to control tree diseases and insect pests.
• Gather data surrounding affected project lands such as species and population of trees, disease, and insect damage.
• Assist in determining the best methods of planting, spraying, and cultivating plants.
• Gather information on plant varieties with resistance to disease, or adaptability to climates and soils.
• Assist in the development of foresters within our operations through curriculum development and mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Forestry, Forestry & Environmental Management, Natural Resources or related plus ten (10) years of experience developing Residential Arborists and Urban Foresters.
  • Prior experience must include: Five (5) years of tree care and urban forestry business management; Developing trainings on tree identification, insect & disease diagnosis and management, soil properties, abiotic tree disorders, and pruning and hazard mitigation in trees; Developing trainings on creating urban forest plans; Reviewing and revising forest management plans; Performing statistical modeling and analysis of financial and forestry planning data; Utilizing industry safety standards and practices including, ANSI z133 and A300; Forest fire protection; Utilizing software including SAP, MS Dynamics CRM, QlikSense Reporting, SAP Cloud Reporting and Origami; and Mapping skills with ArcGIS, QGIS and R Maptools.
• Must be Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Must be Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) through the Tree Care Industry of America (TCIA).

Additional Information

Travel will be 65%-75%, domestically

Salary- $100,000-$180,000 per year

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 75%