Senior Forestry Supervisor
Job Location:
Berkeley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- JOB OPPORTUNITY
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 20 2026
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Forestry Supervisor in the Parks Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role you will have the opportunity to direct the Citys forestry program including oversight of program operations and personnel. The forestry program includes citywide tree planting pruning shaping and removal.
See the full job class specification here: Senior Forestry Supervisor
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to completion of high school and five (5) years of increasingly responsible journey-level experience which included two (2) years at the supervisory level equivalent to the CitysForestry Climber Supervisor classification.
Other requirements include possession of a valid class B California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record and willingness to work out of doors in all weather conditions.
In addition to the qualifications above the ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in urban forestry and the ability to work with a team.- APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by July 20 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
- EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include but may not be limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications
Oral Board Exam
Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Required Experience:
Manager
