RC Operations Manager

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

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee arborist and urban forester teams based in Kent, OH, with extensive travel across the United States. The role focuses on management, project coordination, safety, and professional development within a large environmental services firm.

Required are a BCMA and CTSP, a forestry degree, and 10 years of related experience including forest management, data analysis, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field plus 10 years in residential arborists/urban foresters.
• BCMA and CTSP certifications are required.
• Experience with forest management planning, safety standards (ANSI z133/A300), and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize arborist and urban forester teams' activities.
• Manage team development, project coordination, safety and skill-building.
• Determine methods for cutting/removing timber with minimal waste and damage.
• Plan and implement projects to control tree diseases and insect pests.
• Gather data on species, disease, and insect damage on project lands.
• Advise on planting, spraying, and cultivation methods for trees/plants.
• Mentor foresters and develop curriculum to enhance operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA)

Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

R Maptools

SAP

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Kent, OH
Additional Locations: various unanticipated sites throughout the United States
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229380

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

Location: 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, OH 44240 (and various unanticipated sites throughout the United States)

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.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%