City and County of San Francisco
Arborist Assistant Superintendent - Urban Forestry - Public Works - (0932) (1592
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Arborist Assistant Superintendent - Urban Forestry - Public Works - (0932) (159216)
This description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and procedures for the Arborist Assistant Superintendent role in the City and County of San Francisco's Public Works department.
Overview
Under general direction, the position reports to the Bureau of Urban Forestry Superintendent to lead supervisory personnel responsible for urban forestry, landscape maintenance, and vegetation management across city environments, including more than 100,000 trees in the public right-of-way. The role ensures operational efficiency and safety while supporting citywide greening and sustainability goals. Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of urban forestry 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. Assist in development of production goals for tree pruning for internal crews and contractor crews; evaluate performance and create operational plans to achieve goals. Assess and adjust resource deployment to meet Bureau goals. Enforce compliance with safety protocols and training programs; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Ensure timely completion of necessary safety trainings (e.g., electrical hazard training, line clearance trainings). Support fiscal oversight by contributing to budget development and execution, and by monitoring use of materials, supplies, and equipment. Manage procurement and resource distribution; ensure materials, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and replaced as needed. 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. Make public presentations to Commissions, Boards and at public meetings, as required. 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 via 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. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience:
Six (6) years of professional-level experience in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or the management of trees. Three (3) years of this experience must include supervising journey-level trades/craft staff performing Arboriculture and Urban Forestry tree services of the public right-of-way or land. Note: Apprenticeship/trainee/intern experience is not considered qualifying. Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license (Candidates must maintain a valid California driver’s 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: Possession of an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Urban Forestry, or a related field. Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Previous professional Urban Forestry experience in the Public Sector. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including experience making public presentations to governmental bodies. Verification:
Applicants must ensure their application demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications. Verification of qualifying education and experience may be required at any point during the process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification All work experience, education, training, and other information supporting the minimum qualifications must be included on the application by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City and County of San Francisco application. Selection Procedure/Examination Requirements:
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps to advance, including the Management Test Battery (Weight 100%). A passing score is required to continue. Scores are banked for three years and may be applied to future recruitments where applicable. Note: A passing Management Test Battery score is required to be ranked on the eligible list. Eligible List/Score Report:
After passing the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list with a score and rank. The list is typically valid for six months and may be extended with HR Director approval. Certification:
The eligible list will follow the "Rule of the List". Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and relevant experience. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants are guided by the announcement provisions, with corrections posted on the department website if needed. Appeals follow Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1 and must be submitted within five business days of the announcement date. Additional Information:
See information about hiring, conviction history, employee benefits, equal employment opportunity, disaster service worker, ADA accommodation, veterans preference, seniority credit, right to work, and diversity statement. The City and County of San Francisco encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon submission. If you do not receive this email, the application may not have been submitted successfully. For questions, contact tara.stevens@sfdpw.org. The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion across all protected groups. Other
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration
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This description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and procedures for the Arborist Assistant Superintendent role in the City and County of San Francisco's Public Works department.
Overview
Under general direction, the position reports to the Bureau of Urban Forestry Superintendent to lead supervisory personnel responsible for urban forestry, landscape maintenance, and vegetation management across city environments, including more than 100,000 trees in the public right-of-way. The role ensures operational efficiency and safety while supporting citywide greening and sustainability goals. Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of urban forestry 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. Assist in development of production goals for tree pruning for internal crews and contractor crews; evaluate performance and create operational plans to achieve goals. Assess and adjust resource deployment to meet Bureau goals. Enforce compliance with safety protocols and training programs; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Ensure timely completion of necessary safety trainings (e.g., electrical hazard training, line clearance trainings). Support fiscal oversight by contributing to budget development and execution, and by monitoring use of materials, supplies, and equipment. Manage procurement and resource distribution; ensure materials, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and replaced as needed. 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. Make public presentations to Commissions, Boards and at public meetings, as required. 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 via 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. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience:
Six (6) years of professional-level experience in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or the management of trees. Three (3) years of this experience must include supervising journey-level trades/craft staff performing Arboriculture and Urban Forestry tree services of the public right-of-way or land. Note: Apprenticeship/trainee/intern experience is not considered qualifying. Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license (Candidates must maintain a valid California driver’s 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: Possession of an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Urban Forestry, or a related field. Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Previous professional Urban Forestry experience in the Public Sector. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including experience making public presentations to governmental bodies. Verification:
Applicants must ensure their application demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications. Verification of qualifying education and experience may be required at any point during the process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification All work experience, education, training, and other information supporting the minimum qualifications must be included on the application by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City and County of San Francisco application. Selection Procedure/Examination Requirements:
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps to advance, including the Management Test Battery (Weight 100%). A passing score is required to continue. Scores are banked for three years and may be applied to future recruitments where applicable. Note: A passing Management Test Battery score is required to be ranked on the eligible list. Eligible List/Score Report:
After passing the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list with a score and rank. The list is typically valid for six months and may be extended with HR Director approval. Certification:
The eligible list will follow the "Rule of the List". Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and relevant experience. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants are guided by the announcement provisions, with corrections posted on the department website if needed. Appeals follow Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1 and must be submitted within five business days of the announcement date. Additional Information:
See information about hiring, conviction history, employee benefits, equal employment opportunity, disaster service worker, ADA accommodation, veterans preference, seniority credit, right to work, and diversity statement. The City and County of San Francisco encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon submission. If you do not receive this email, the application may not have been submitted successfully. For questions, contact tara.stevens@sfdpw.org. The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion across all protected groups. Other
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration
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