City Forester, City of Portland (Portland, OR)
Deadline: January 23, 2012
The City Nature Zone Manager serves as Portland's City Forester, ensuring the protection, safety and health of the City's urban forest and managing associated arboricultural and horticultural programs. The City Forester oversees the administration and enforcement of applicable City codes and ordinances and resolves conflicts between trees and urban society.
The incumbent works with community members, groups, and volunteers to achieve goals. Duties include supervising subordinate supervisors and staff, providing program direction, acting as a community liaison and coordinating with the Urban Forestry Commission. Additional duties include providing reports and data in support of program areas, and coordinating services with the other Portland Parks & Recreation managers, and other agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Based upon your experience and educational training, please provide an example that demonstrates your knowledge of the principles, practices, and current trends related to urban forestry.
2. Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively with diverse groups or audiences, including public boards and commissions.
3. Please provide an example that demonstrates your knowledge of techniques and practices related to on-the-ground resource management.
4. Please provide an example that demonstrates your knowledge and skills in employee supervision, including motivating and evaluating staff and providing for their training and development
5. Please describe an example that demonstrates your skills and ability in communicating with various audiences.
6. Please provide an example that demonstrates your skills in developing and managing a budget.
RECRUITMENT
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter weighted 100%. Only the most qualified candidates passing the resume and cover letter evaluation will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Some positions may require those placed on the eligible list to complete and sign a criminal conviction statement before being considered for employment.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Oregon
Salary: $5,550-$7,426 Monthly
TO APPLY
All completed applications for this position must be in the possession of the Portland Bureau of Human Resources no later than 4:30 pm, of the closing date of this recruitment. Please use our online application process as we are unable to accept E-mailed and/or faxed applications.
Note: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, submit a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter Stating your disability. If you are applying online, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile. Veteran's Preference documentation must be received by 4:30 PM of the closing date of this recruitment.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application. Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below or to the Human Resources Bureau Receptionist No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.
Questions?
Keri Caffreys, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Bureau of Human Resources
keri.caffreys@portlandoregon.gov
(503)823-4034
