Supervisor - Forestry (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)
Core
Supervises and directs crews performing forestry, tree maintenance, and related public works activities for the City of Dallas.
Role type
Forestry operations supervisor (IC)
Builds
Maintains urban tree health, manages crew operations, and executes preventative maintenance on equipment.
Domain
Municipal public works / Urban forestry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crew delegation and assignment, tree maintenance and arboriculture methods, heavy equipment operation and safety, preventative maintenance, site cleanup management, heavy manual labor leadership, tool usage (jackhammer, power auger), citizen complaint resolution, safety protocol enforcement
Preferred skills
ISA Arboriculture certification, valid driver's license with good record
Technologies
City trucks, heavy equipment, hand and power tools
Responsibilities
Delegates daily work assignments and ensures safe, efficient completion; provides on-site job and safety training; operates City trucks to transport workers and equipment; handles citizen complaints and coordinates with community partners; performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment; documents daily operations and time sheets.
Seniority
Mid-level supervisor, hands-on IC