Major, Capital, and Maintenance Projects Urban Forestry Supervisor

Job Summary: Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Urban Forestry Supervisor within the permitting and regulation team with a focus on Major, Capital, and Maintenance (MCM) projects. This role is essential in ensuring the effective application and interpretation of the City of Portland's https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/66002 to capital projects across the city. This position requires skill in working with a variety of people, negotiating complex permitting and regulatory situations, and providing innovative program oversight and growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the application of municipal tree regulations in development, and the ability to promote workplace diversity and a positive workplace environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on Portland's green spaces, fostering a healthier, more sustainable urban environment for all residents.

Required Skills and Qualifications: To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Experience as a lead or supervisor practicing employee supervision, including training, scheduling, performance evaluation and promoting a safe, equitable workplace.
• Experience working independently with strong initiative and sound judgment to oversee and manage a municipal urban forestry program's daily functions and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing a diverse workload that applies the principles of urban forest management and municipal regulation, including skills in tree risk assessment, permitting, code implementation and compliance, and best practices in urban forestry.
• Experience interpreting site plans for development projects, reviewing arborist reports, a

Compensation: $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually

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