Urban Forestry Supervisor I – Lead 24/7 Tree Care

City-of-Portland,-Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland’s Urban Forestry department seeks two Operations Supervisors to lead tree maintenance, planting, and plant health care for a 24/7 emergency response program. You will supervise a diverse arborist team, prioritize workloads, and ensure safety and quality in service delivery.

These roles require strong communication with staff, other City bureaus, private communities, and businesses. A commitment to racial justice and inclusivity is essential, with credentials targeted by

Qualifications

• Experience supervising tree maintenance or arborist crews.
• Knowledge of arboricultural practices and urban forest management.
• Experience putting safety standards (e.g., ANSI Z133) into effect.
• Experience coordinating response to tree emergencies or storm events.
• Experience overseeing use and maintenance of specialized vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with staff, the public, and partner agencies, promoting inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply urban forest management and arboricultural practices and standards.
• Lead, oversee, and assess the successful performance of Operations staff.
• Scope, prioritize, assign, and ensure completion of varied tree maintenance requests and projects.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, assign work, and supervise staff, including seasonal employees.
• Establish and maintain professional work culture and safety standards.
• Create standard practices, policies, and procedures for day-to-day operations.
• Supervise daily ANSI safety standards compliance for arboricultural operations.
• Oversee a large vehicle and equipment fleet and maintain inventory of operating supplies.
• Supervise and ensure delivery of 24/7 citywide tree emergency response program.
• Communicate with the public and partner agencies effectively.
• Promote workplace diversity and positive environment.
• Track and update tree condition and work status using various software.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager, City Forester, and other agencies.

Skills

Tree maintenance supervision

Crew leadership

Arboricultural practices

Public/customer service

Safety leadership

Education

ISA Certified Arborist credential

TRAQ certification

Oregon Pesticide Applicator License

EHAP certificate

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Vehicle fleet management

Job description

City of Portland’s Urban Forestry department seeks two Operations Supervisors to lead tree maintenance, planting, and plant health care for a 24/7 emergency response program. You will supervise a diverse arborist team, prioritize workloads, and ensure safety and quality in service delivery.

These roles require strong communication with staff, other City bureaus, private communities, and businesses. A commitment to racial justice and inclusivity is essential, with credentials targeted by