City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Department of Human Resources

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The City of Cedar Rapids is currently recruiting for a Forestry Supervisor. This position supervises and schedules the work activities of the Forestry field crews; performs related work as required. The work schedule for this position is 7:0am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. The annual salary range for this position is $45,219.20 to $62,067.20. Click here to learn about our benefits.

Graduation from High School or GED, supplemented by additional training in Forestry, preferably an Associate’s Degree in Forestry or a closely related field; and Considerable experience in Forestry operations; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Submit completed application to:
hr@cedar-rapids.org
Or
Iowa Workforce Center
800 7th St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Applications accepted until 4:00pm on: February 26, 2010
Pre-employment drug screen required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request
Equal Opportunity Employer

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	Download an application: Employment Application form In order to monitor our recruitment and affirmative action efforts, we are asking each applicant to complete a voluntary survey. Applicant Survey (optional) Forestry Supervisor The City of Cedar Rapids is currently recruiting for a Forestry Supervisor. This position supervises and schedules the work activities of the Forestry field crews; performs related work as required. The work schedule for this position is 7:0am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. The annual salary range for this position is $45,219.20 to $62,067.20. Click here to learn about our benefits. Specific qualifications include: Valid Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with appropriate endorsements. International Society of Arborist certification as an arborist or municipal arborist within one year of appointment Current pesticide applicator license for ornamental category or the ability to obtain within a year. This position requires: Thorough knowledge of the procedures and equipment used in Forestry operations Thorough knowledge of tree care, including the use of common insecticides, fungicide and fertilizers Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of tree cutting, pruning and chipping Good knowledge of types of local trees and common diseases associated with the area Some knowledge of landscape planning Ability to operate tree planting and removal equipment Ability to recognized hazardous location of trees or tree limbs Ability to use hand and power tools Ability to manage, coordinate and evaluate the work of others Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations on forestry related issues Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks Job duties for this position include (but are not limited to): Plans, organizes and supervises the construction and maintenance activities of the Urban Foreser classifications within the Public Works Maintenance Division Coordinates annual, monthly and weekly work schedules Establishes job priorities and time frames for crews Monitors completion of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and instructions and revises instructions and time frames as necessary Provides technical advice to field crews on Forestry procedures, equipment and safety issues Responds to requests for information from other City Departments, homeowners and the general public Researches innovations in Forestry equipment, procedures and pesticide materials and trains all employees in the implementation of any new device or activity Develops purchasing specifications and oversees purchase of new equipment Provides technical advice to other City departments as requested Develops and delivers presentations and attends meetings, conferences and workshops Conducts employee performance appraisals for employees in the Forestry group Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices Attends work regularly at the designated place and time Supports continuous process improvement initiatives Required Experience: Graduation from High School or GED, supplemented by additional training in Forestry, preferably an Associate’s Degree in Forestry or a closely related field; and Considerable experience in Forestry operations; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Submit completed application to: hr@cedar-rapids.org Or Iowa Workforce Center 800 7th St SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Applications accepted until 4:00pm on: February 26, 2010 Pre-employment drug screen required. Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request Equal Opportunity Employer Back to Employment Main Page

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