Assistant Superintendent - Bureau of Urban Forestry - Public Works (0932)(157643)

Under general direction this position reports to the Bureau of Urban Forestry Superintendent to play a critical leadership role in managing and overseeing supervisory personnel responsible for urban forestry landscape maintenance and vegetation management across city environments. The role ensures operational efficiency and success with the consistent application of policies procedures and safety standards and supports our citywide greening and sustainability goals.  The role frequently participates in Commission hearings and other public meetings to explain and clarify bureau procedures policies and programs.

Important and Essential duties:

• Provide strategic oversight of urban forestry landscaping and vegetation programs through direct supervision of second-level supervisors and their teams.
• Assist in planning prioritizing scheduling and evaluating daily operations and long-term initiatives in line with bureau policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coaches and develops subordinate staff to improve performance
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the landscape crews service delivery; identifies and recommends alternative approaches or improvements; implements revisions adjustments and changes
• Enforce compliance with established safety protocols and training programs; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Support fiscal oversight of the bureau by contributing to budget development and execution and by monitoring the use of materials supplies and mechanical equipment.
• Manage procurement and resource distribution ensuring necessary materials vehicles and equipment are maintained and replaced appropriately.
• Oversee development of interdepartmental work orders and contract proposals; assist with bid evaluations and vendor recommendations.
• Represent the Bureau in labor negotiations inter-agency coordination public meetings and communications with elected officials community groups and the public.
• Partner with sister-agencies to achieve optimal results in landscape maintenance young tree care and vegetation management
• Investigate and resolve complaints service requests and operational issues; document findings and propose action plans.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure conformance with performance standards city codes and environmental objectives.
• Utilize digital tools to produce operational reports memos staff evaluations spreadsheets and presentations.
• Maintain effective communication through devices such as two-way radios cell phones and digital correspondence platforms.
• Participate in Citywide emergency response efforts and deploy resources as needed during critical events.
• Partner with and participate in community volunteer days to build rapport with and support from community groups and individuals.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications 

Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Six (6) years of professional-level experience in urban forestry landscaping and maintenance activities including management of trees and other vegetation. Three (3) years of this experience must be supervising journey-level trades/craft staff performing urban forestry and landscaping activities and maintenance of the public right-of-way or land.

Note: Apprenticeship/trainee/intern experience is not considered qualifying

Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a valid California drivers license (Candidates must maintain a valid California drivers license throughout employment.)

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis. One year (2000 hours) of experience equals 30 semester or 45 quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Possession of an advanced degree or bachelors degree in Horticulture Urban Forestry or a related degree program. 
• Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Previous professional Urban Forestry experience working in the Public Sector.

Additional Information :

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco we share a commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.