Utilities Field Services Supervisor- Trees #26A-26 (20762168)

Utilities Field Services Supervisor - Trees #26A-26 Utilities Field Services Supervisor - Trees #26A-26 (20762168) Redwood City is a Charter City operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists ofseven membersand is the governing body elected directly by the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of our local government, the Council makes final decisions on all major city matters and sets City-wide priorities and policies. The Council directs the City Manager to implement these priorities and policies. In 2020, the City Council moved to district-based elections which means City Councilmembers are elected by district instead of at‑large voting, where all voters cast their ballots for all candidates in the jurisdiction. The city is a full service city with the departments of Community Development, Engineering & Transportation, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Police, and Public Works Services,along with the City Manager's Office, City Clerk's Office, and City Attorney's Office. Municipal services are delivered with the support of over 600 employees. The City of Redwood City is a values-driven organization and a leader in the bay area. Redwood City’s Core Purpose is "Build a Great Community Together" and our employees play a vital and indispensable role in realizing this purpose. We’re looking for creative individuals dedicated to excellence, service and integrity. We offer a wide range of public service career opportunities with potential for growth and advancement. We also offer highly competitive salary and benefits, employee development opportunities, along with alternate work schedules and generous vacation and holidays. So if you’re passionate and bright, community-oriented, creative and committed, we hope you consider making the City of Redwood City your next career home. competitive salaries flexible work schedules paid time off robust benefits highly competitive salary and benefits employee development opportunities alternate work schedules generous vacation and holidays About the Redwood City Community Located in the Silicon Valley at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, the City of Redwood City is known as a creative, innovative and dynamic organization and community. With a population of over 85,000, the city has a healthy blend of residential, commercial and industrial elements in a community that stretches from the San Francisco Bay to the hills of the San Francisco peninsula. The city is home to a vibrant Caltrain station where commuters from both San Jose to the south, and San Francisco to the north, arrive into one of the most tech-savvy communities in the world. Redwood City offers outstanding accommodations, top entertainment, and diverse dining options. The City's pedestrian-friendly and distinctive Downtown honors the community's heritage and is home to a growing number of restaurants, and a vibrant mix of retail to fit every consumer mood. The beautiful Courthouse Square stands as the centerpiece of Downtown and has become the gathering place for people from throughout the community and the peninsula. Redwood City enjoys a one-of-a-kind waterfront including the Redwood Shores neighborhood, with ample recreational opportunities right on the Bay. The community also boasts the only deep-water port in the south San Francisco Bay, has a yacht harbor, and offers numerous bayfront residential options. The success and health of Redwood City is built upon the community's diversity, civic pride, strong neighborhoods, and each individual's sense of responsibility for making the City a better place for all. It's a terrific place to do business, with appealing neighborhoods supported by a strong sense of community, making Redwood City a natural place to call "home". 1400 Broadway Street Redwood City, 94063 Description

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community, and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Public Works Services Department team that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City Public Works Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Utilities Field Services Supervisor in the Tree Section of the Right-of-Way Division. The Tree Section maintains and manages the City’s urban forest, including street trees, park trees, and trees on other City owned property, through routine pruning, planting, removal, inspection, and emergency response. The Tree Section also acts as a steward of Redwood City’s urban canopy by managing permits for tree pruning and removal following the City’s ordinance. Under general direction, the Utilities Field Services Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned crews engaged in tree maintenance, pruning, planting, removal, inspection, and regulatory compliance duties within the City’s urban forest. Primary duties include supervising and evaluating performance of assigned staff, scheduling maintenance and repair work, inspecting work for conformance with applicable industry standards and safety requirements, coordinating and inspecting the work of contract tree crews, responding to customer inquiries and requests, participating in emergency and after-hours storm response, managing the tree permit program, and traveling among various worksites to direct, supervise, and evaluate work performed in the field. This position is distinguished from the Public Works Superintendent in that the latter is responsible for the administration and management of a large operational division. Will embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service; will have a proven track record of reliability and dependability; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; have the ability to supervise and train support staff; will successfully utilize technology to track work orders and asset maintenance; will use initiative and independent judgment; and will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, and evaluates the work of crews engaged in tree maintenance. Instructs and provides for the training of staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions. Conducts safety meetings with assigned crews. Provides technical direction and assistance to assigned staff on complex work assignments and assists in the investigation of complaints and suggested corrective actions and recommended improvements. Estimates personnel, materials and equipment requirements for assigned jobs. Schedules, plans, and coordinates personnel, equipment, and supplies to complete designated tasks using computerized work order systems Prepares requisitions for necessary equipment, materials, and supplies; assists in preparing equipment specifications Evaluates subordinates’ work performance and prepares required reports. Inspects project sites to evaluate work process and quality; resolves work problems; determines additional needs; assures continuous support and follow-up. Develops notification letters and other public information materials. Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned section. Assists in the hiring of staff in assigned section. Plans, coordinates, inspects, and evaluates the work of contractors as assigned. Develops and manages a preventative maintenance program in the assigned section. Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records, and programs using computer software for: timecards, worksheets, accident reports. Keeps abreast of knowledge and maintains contact with the latest technology as applicable to the section. Requires an understanding of the Underground Service Alert process, coordinating and providing service to other sections within the Department and City in the identification of underground utilities. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following: Criminal History Check DMV Check Physical Examination References Note: Internal candidates may be required to complete the above-mentioned requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr CITY OF REDWOOD CITY