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The Forestry Division of our Public Works Department is looking for an experienced arborist to join their team as their next Operations Supervisor! Do you have supervision experience in the Urban Forestry field? Check out this incredible opportunity to join our growing Forestry Division!

Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:

3% COLA effective July 1, 2025

3% COLA effective July 1, 2026

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)

5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

The Operations Supervisor is responsible to plan, organize, direct and supervise a variety of activities related to repairing and maintaining City buildings, streets, parks, trees, and fleet; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The current vacancy exists in the Community Forestry Division of the Public Works Department. The eligible list established may be used to fill the existing vacancy and any future vacancies in other areas as well.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".

The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule

Online exam

February 7, 2025 - February 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for maintaining and repairing City facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in the maintenance and repair of the City's fleet, parks and park facilities, buildings, streets, trees, infrastructure, and parking lots.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Review the more complex maintenance needs to determine appropriate action.

Coordinate assigned activities across departments; inspect the work of staff and contractors; ensure internal and external customer service standards are met.

Review work orders to ensure accuracy of data and satisfactory completion of work.

Ensure compliance with pertinent local, State and Federal laws, regulations and rules.

Coordinate work with outside contractors; monitor work performed and associated costs.

Coordinate work unit safety program including ensuring that training is provided as appropriate.

Maintain time, material and equipment use records.

Requisition supplies and materials.

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action to resolve complaints, as necessary.

Represent unit on committees, outside organization, and at staff subcommittees as necessary.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Materials, methods, practices, equipment and elements of construction, maintenance and repair as they relate to the assigned operations.

Types and level of maintenance and repair activities generally performed in a streets, buildings, fleet, park or urban forestry program.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Principles and practices of budget monitoring.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

When assigned to Forestry:

International Society of Arborists (ISA) Best Management Practices

Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations (ANSI Z133)

Ability to:

Organize, implement and direct assigned operations and activities.

Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.

Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.

Plan, estimate, direct, coordinate, schedule and review the work of others.

Operate and maintain equipment and tools used in the field.

Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work.

Diagnose maintenance problems and develop appropriate course of action.

Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing construction and maintenance work in the assigned area of responsibility; including one year providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel

Training:

Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in business administration, public administration or related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

When Assigned to Building Maintenance:

Candidates must be able to pass a P.O.S.T. level background investigation prior to appointment for clearance to work in Police Department facilities.

When Assigned to Traffic Operations:

Possession of a work zone safety certificate from IMSA, TCSA, International Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Public Works Association (APWA), American Traffic

Safety Services Association (ATSSA), or the Institution of Transportation Studies (ITS) at time of appointment.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Level I and Level II signs and markings certification from the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or the Traffic

Control Supervisor Association (TCSA) within two years of appointment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in termination.

When Assigned to Streets:

Possession of a work zone safety certificate from IMSA, TCSA, International Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Public Works Association (APWA), American Traffic

Safety Services Association (ATSSA), or the Institution of Transportation Studies (ITS) at time of appointment.

When Assigned to Parks:

Possession of a Pesticide Applicator's Certificate within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in release from probation.

Pest Control Advisor's License issued by the State of California is highly desirable.

Playground Safety Certificate issued by the national Recreation Parks Association is highly desirable.

When Assigned to Urban Forestry:

Possession of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification as an Arborist is required within 1 year of appointment.

Possession of a Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate within one year of appointment is desired

Possession of Tree Risk Assessment Certification is desired.

Possession of OSHA 30 is desired.

Failure to obtain any of the required licenses/certificates within the prescribed time may result in release from probation or termination.

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some duties involve working outside in a variety of climates and working in traffic. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.

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