San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
9/20/2024 at 5pm or until 25 applicants
Salary
$10,334.00-$12,323.00 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and Supplemental
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
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Location
330 W. 20th Ave San Mateo, 94403
Description
The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an experienced
Managing Arborist.
Why Join Our Department?
The Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life and strengthen the bonds of community by providing an appropriate mix of safe, well-maintained and well-designed parks, open spaces, and community center facilities that are accessible for all residents; provide enriching leisure opportunities for all age groups; and to preserve and protect the City's natural resources, including its urban forest, public open spaces, and landscaped medians and islands.
As Managing Arborist, you will serve as the strategic lead in our campaign to sustain and enhance our urban forest. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the community for years to come by implementing tree care practices that improve the safety, beauty and environment of the City.
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Job PDF:
Managing Arborist Job Announcement - 9-2024 FINAL.pdf
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What You'll Do
Under direction, oversees all aspects of the Arbor Management programs including: developing, implementing, and maintaining the City's urban forest, staff supervision; contract management; and community relations. Performs related duties as required.
Duties may include but are not limited to, the following:
* Plan, organize and direct all tree related operations in accordance with program guidelines and budgetary limits.
* Recommend modifications to policies, programs and procedures or initiate changes as appropriate.
* Supervise personnel assigned to tree-related development review activities including: assignment, prioritization and review of work: performance evaluation; training; and providing effective input on personnel actions.
* Prepare, receive and review bids for contract work; award contracts within policy guidelines; and monitor performance.
* Develop and maintain public education materials.
* Maintain and ensure compliance with the San Mateo Municipal Code; and administer the Department's tree programs and tree-protection guidelines as regards private projects.
* In conjunction with the Building and Planning Divisions, recommend, review and enforce applicable regulations concerning private construction and development projects.
* Maintain the street tree inventory.
* Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.
* Inspect areas to confirm compliance with the Department's tree requirements.
* Respond to inquiries from citizens, businesses and other concerned parties; and take action if warranted and authorized.
* Maintain liaison with Department divisions, other City Departments and with other agencies and organizations.
* Serve as the Division Manager as needed.
* Serve on Department and City committees as needed; and participate in conferences and inter-agency groups.
* Regularly monitor tree-related operations and programs and made recommendation to the Director as appropriate.
Direction is received from the Parks and Recreation Director with work reviewed primarily for results attained. Work direction may be provided to assigned City staff and project supervision to contractors.
For a comprehensive list of duties, reference the job specification at
Who You Are
* An individual who possesses thorough knowledge principles, techniques and equipment used in arboriculture; tree diseases and their treatment; safety practices related to the work; principles of supervision, program administration, budget management and customer relations; report preparation and records management; personal computer applications.
* An individual who possesses the ability to acquire a thorough knowledge of Department and Division policies and regulations; and of applicable City policies; acquire a thorough knowledge of applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations; effectively manage tree programs, including staff and contractor supervision; accurately evaluate both short-term and long-term program needs, and develop the means to meet them; evaluate contractor proposals in terms of cost-effectiveness and potential for quality performance; prepare effective and accurate reports, project cost estimates and budget projections; maintain accurate records and make accurate arithmetic calculations, use computers and handheld electronic devices in the course of work; communicate effectively in writing and in person; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
What You Bring
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
* Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the supervision of tree maintenance and related forestry operations.
* Equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in arboriculture, park management or a related curriculum.
* Possession of a valid, appropriate California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
* Possession of a current Arborist Certificate from the International Society of Arborists.
Bonus Points (highly desirable)
* Possession of a current State Pest Control Advisor's Certificate is desirable.
ADA Special Requirement: Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office and field environment, including exposure to inclement weather; and ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations.
Benefits
Salary: $10,334 - $12,323 Monthly
* Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits
* CalPERS retirement (2% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.5% to CalPERS
* Participation in the Social Security Program
* City contribution of 1.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and a 1.0% match to the Employee's voluntary contribution.
* The City contributes 0.25% of base salary to a Retiree Health Savings Account
* Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation
* For more information please refer to the Management Association Benefits Summary effective January 2022.
* This classification is represented by the San Mateo Management Association.
Special Instructions
Are You Ready? Apply.
Go to: to complete an on-line employment application packet. All applicants must submit a completed official City of San Mateo employment application, rsum (required), and supplemental questionnaire. You may also mail a complete application package to the Human Resources Department, City of San Mateo, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, (650) 522-7260.
Application Deadline
Recruitment will close by September 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 applications, supplemental questionnaires, and rsums (highly desirable), whichever occurs first.
Interview Process
All applications, rsums (highly desirable) and supplemental questionnaires received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Rsums are required but do not take the place of a completed employment application. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description, those with unclear past employment information, or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered; missing information cannot be assumed. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral panel interview, written exercise, or in the form of a practical demonstration of skill and ability, or any combination of these; a Zoom oral board is tentatively scheduled for October 25, 2024.
An employment list will be established for those who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least six months with the possibility of an extension for an additional six months. Once placed on an employment list, and at the time a vacancy occurs, eligible candidates may be contacted by the hiring department and scheduled for additional department interviews.
Date Posted - August 28, 2024
Note: The City of San Mateo reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. ALL RESPONSES WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide an email address to which you have access, and it is recommended that you frequently check your email for notices from: sanmateo@CalOpps.org.
Fine Print: Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a driving record review, reference check, and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify lcoles@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7264 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations. Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.