Forestry Supervisor 
City of De Pere

Job Description
Whether you are joining our team for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us! Our employees are offered the opportunity to enhance their skill set by attending training courses, working on special projects, and becoming a member of one of our many City Teams.

De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than ten minutes from Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley. De Pere is an integral part of the Green Bay metro area, which was ranked as the #1 place to live in the United States for 2023. As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building. De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.

The City of De Pere is seeking a Forestry Supervisor. This position is responsible for the professional, technical, and supervisory work directing the field operations of the Forestry Division including the scheduling and supervision of permanent and seasonal staff. The Forestry Supervisor also serves as the City’s Forester and is responsible for interacting with the public, staff, and elected officials on behalf of the Forestry Division. Full position details are available on the website at www.deperewi.gov/Jobs.

The typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. However, the City of De Pere recognizes the importance of its employees having a proper work-life balance and supports alternative work arrangements which include alternative work schedules and flexible scheduling to help meet your lifestyle needs. In addition, new employees receive three weeks of vacation time per year beginning on the first day of work (prorated the first year).

Essential Functions:

• Manage and maintain the City’s urban forest to ensure a healthy and vibrant environment.
• Prepare and plan the daily work schedules of and manage the forestry staff of the Department. Interview and select new employees. Coordinate and provide training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assign tasks, review work, and prepare performance evaluations. Provide staff coaching/counseling.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of field work related to maintaining the City’s urban forest. Assist arborists with field work as needed. Assist Park Superintendent in establishing work priorities.
• Safely and effectively use all vehicles and equipment necessary for urban forest operations.
• Ensure staff are properly trained in forestry operations to include pruning, removals, and planting.
• Ensure staff are properly trained in the operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to include chain saws, aerial lift trucks, chipper, stump grinder, tractor, and other pieces of equipment essential to forestry operations.
• Ensure staff are properly trained in various forestry techniques including properly felling trees, roping, etc.
• Respond in a professional manner to resident requests and concerns.
• Responsible for the management and oversight of the City’s tree database. Diagnose tree health and record in City’s tree database. Diagnose tree diseases and other issues and report to Park Superintendent.
• Inspect and ensure contractors’ work is done in accordance with industry standards.
• Responsible for the development, management and scheduling of the City’s tree planting program which allows residents to purchase trees and plant trees in the terrace.
• Coordinate and participate in the hanging and removal of banners and street decorations within the downtown districts and Street Right of Way.
• Coordinate and participate in the hanging and removal of decorative baskets in the Street Right of Way.
• Responsible for following the City’s Arboricultural Specifications Manual.
• Assist with oversight and management of snow and ice removal efforts in conjunction with the Park Superintendent and Street Department.
• Perform various park maintenance activities as assigned.
• Maintain prompt, predictable, and reliable attendance. Maintain the ability to lawfully operate a motor vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years related experience, including supervisory.
• Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture preferred, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Experience working safely in high places, and general laborer work.
• Prior experience in the operation of light equipment.
• Valid unencumbered Wisconsin Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, with air brake restriction lifted, “N” (tank vehicle) endorsement and safe driving record.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Apply To
Apply online. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a formal review of all applications will start on approximately June 17, 2024. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City reaches an agreement with one finalist.

Closing Date
June 28, 2024