West Urban Forestry District Lead (On-Call)

Cleveland Division of Police; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

District Forester (West) with the City’s Urban Forestry Section manages urban tree care within an assigned district. You supervise forestry staff and contractors, ensure safety compliance, plan work, and provide responsive public service.

Key duties include leading operations, coordinating with vendors, performing tree inspections, maintaining daily maintenance records, and responding to emergencies. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years supervisory tree care experience,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in tree care operations is required.
• ISA Certified Arborist is required at the time of hire.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems to document workflow.
• Experience with scheduling and developing production arborists to meet quota goals.
• Experience with customer service and guiding stakeholders in tree care decisions.
• Must have experience safely operating chainsaws during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Branch Leadership and Supervision (25%) - Leads urban forestry operations within assigned area in comprehensive urban tree care maintenance.
• Vendor Coordination (5%) - Coordinates and monitors vendor activities.
• Safety Leadership (5%) - Provides guidance and leadership to office and field teams regarding safety regulations, training programs, and workplace safety standards.
• Scheduling (10%) - Develops and updates systematic tree maintenance schedules and preparing daily work orders
• Tree Inspections (45%) - Inspects trees to determine appropriate maintenance needs, investigates complaints received by the Urban Forestry Section, and determines appropriate actions and response timelines.
• Daily Maintenance Records (5%) - Maintains daily records of work performed, materials used, and equipment utilized; requisitions supplies; and evaluates performance of employees and contractors.
• Emergency Response (5%) - Serves on call during storms and emergencies and may operate chainsaws and/or other power equipment when necessary to support public safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Scheduling

Chainsaw operation

Computer proficiency

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ (preferred)

CTSP (preferred)

Job description

District Forester (West) with the City’s Urban Forestry Section manages urban tree care within an assigned district. You supervise forestry staff and contractors, ensure safety compliance, plan work, and provide responsive public service.

Key duties include leading operations, coordinating with vendors, performing tree inspections, maintaining daily maintenance records, and responding to emergencies. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years supervisory tree care experience,