Tree Planting Program Supervisor (Supervisor I - E)

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　　Tree Planting Program Supervisor (Supervisor I - E)

　　Salary

　　$94,390.40 - $122,636.80 Annually

　　Location

　　OR 97217, OR

　　Job Type

　　Regular

　　Job Number

　　2024-00073

　　Bureau

　　Portland Parks & Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　The Position

　　Job Appointment: Full-Time

　　Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7am-3:30pm

　　Work Location:In person at 10910 N. Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217. There is opportunity for limited remote telework. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements) .

　　Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position

　　Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

　　Position Summary:

　　We are hiring two Tree Planting Program Supervisors to lead and grow our Tree Planting Program as we strive to triple the number of urban trees we plant and establish in a few short years. Our goal is to coordinate the planting of 10,000 trees annually, with a focus on large, native, and evergreen trees. Historic investments have been made to increase tree canopy equity in Portland. These Supervisor positions will be instrumental in the successful planning and implementation of this momentous effort. The Tree Planting Program Supervisors will lead their teams to increase tree canopy and reduce heat in communities where trees are needed most: in low-income and low-canopy areas of the city, and in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.

　　Our Tree Planting Program is part of the Urban Forestry division of Portland Parks & Recreation and is responsible for the planting and establishment of thousands of trees annually in yards, parks, and along streets. We manage the Free Street Tree Program (https://www.portland.gov/trees/tree-planting/free-street-trees) , the Yard Tree Giveaway Program (https://www.portland.gov/trees/tree-planting/free-trees) , the Learning Landscapes Program (https://www.portland.gov/trees/get-involved/learning-landscapes) , park tree plantings, and plantings for other City of Portland bureaus. With the unprecedented funding and community partnerships our program is now experiencing, our programs will expand, and new programs will be developed.

　　The Tree Planting Program Supervisors will each lead a team of tree planting specialists and seasonal employees to plan, implement, and evaluate planting programs. Planting teams will focus on areas such as the public right-of-way or private property. Supervisors will assist with hiring and training new tree planting specialists and seasonal employees as our overall program expands. This includes coaching, mentoring, training, and providing feedback to employees to improve their performance and advance their careers. Supervisors will work closely with the Tree Planting Program Supervisor II and Tree Planting Manager to develop multi-year planting plans, manage contracts, ensure that all plantings meet quality standards, manage communication, and conduct outreach. Each Tree Planting Program Supervisor will lead a team of approximately eight full-time employees and multiple seasonal staff.

　　What you'll get to do:

　　Champion Equity and Environmental Justice: Lead a team driven to increase access and reduce barriers to new trees, promote workforce diversity, and serve the public through compassionate engagement.

　　Manage Urban Tree Plantings: Lead your team through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of tree planting and establishment programs in the public right-of-way, on private property, and/or on city property.

　　Lead and Build Your Team: Hire, train, coach, and supervise your own team of tree planting specialists to be proactive problem solvers and to implement the best practices of public service, urban forestry, project management, GIS/database management, and contract management.

　　Cultivate Culture: Foster an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.

　　Engage with Communities: Increase and improve opportunities for equitable tree planting and establishment services by working with diverse communities and stakeholders.

　　Ensure Quality: Ensure that our work meets the highest industry standards in terms of best management practices, safety, quality, and documentation.

　　Cultivate Knowledge: Guide efforts to train staff in skills for tree planting and establishment, contract management, and effective customer communication.

　　Evaluate and Grow: Evaluate outcomes and refine our efforts for continuous program improvement and providing quality customer service.

　　About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest:

　　Urban Forestry (https://www.portland.gov/trees) 's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry team (https://www.portland.gov/trees/about-urban-forestry) is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies, and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing, and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health, and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA (https://www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa/) for 46 years, a Tree City of the World (https://treecitiesoftheworld.org/) and the Urban Forestry program is accredited (https://ucfsociety.org/accreditation/) by the Urban and Community Forestry Society (formerly the Society of Municipal Arborists).

　　About the Bureau:

　　Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

　　Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

　　Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

　　Jan 30, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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　　Meeting ID: 857 5790 3806

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　　Contact Information:

　　TroyLynn Craft

　　Senior Recruiter

　　[email protected] (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/[email protected]%C2%A0)

　　To Qualify

　　The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

　　Experience with equity and/or environmental justice initiatives.

　　Experience leading and supervising an urban forestry team, such as hiring, training, motivating, assigning work, and managing performance.

　　Experience managing urban tree planting projects including tree procurement, contractor management, industry best practices, quality control, establishment, and monitoring.

　　Experience managing large and complex projects, and developing new initiatives including creating project scopes, developing work plans, tracking progress, and evaluating outcomes.

　　Applicants must also possess:

　　Have a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12184) . The Recruitment Process

　　STEP 1: Apply online between January 22 - February 12, 2024

　　Required Application Materials:

　　Resume

　　Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

　　Optional Application Materials:

　　If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.Application Tips:

　　Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

　　Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

　　Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

　　Do not attach any additional documents.

　　Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

　　Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of February 12, 2024

　　An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

　　Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

　　You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.

　　Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

　　Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of February 20, 2024

　　Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

　　Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

　　Step 4: Selection (Interview): March

　　Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

　　Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

　　Step 5: Offer of Employment: April

　　Step 6: Start Date:

　　A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

　　Additional Information

　　Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

　　City of Portland Core Values

　　Recruitment Process - Work Status

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Veteran Preference

　　ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

　　An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

　　A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

　　We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

　　Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

　　Carrot Fertility

　　Wellness Benefits

　　Life Insurance

　　Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

　　Employee Assistance Plan

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Retirement

　　Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer

　　Family Medical Leave

　　City Paid Parental Leave

　　AND SO MANY MORE!

　　Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

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　　Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

　　The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

　　Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

　　Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

　　Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

　　Yes

　　No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

　　02

　　Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

　　03

　　The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

　　My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

　　You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

　　04

　　Do you have Experience with equity and/or environmental justice initiatives?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Provide a detailed example(s)of your Experience with equity and/or environmental justice initiatives.

　　In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

　　Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

　　Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

　　Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

　　Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

　　06

　　Do you have Experience leading and supervising an urban forestry team, such as hiring, training, motivating, assigning work, and managing performance?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Provide a detailed example(s)of your Experience leading and supervising an urban forestry team, such as hiring, training, motivating, assigning work, and managing performance.

　　In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

　　Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

　　Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

　　Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

　　Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

　　08

　　Do you have Experience managing urban tree planting projects including tree procurement, contractor management, industry best practices, quality control, establishment, and monitoring?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　Provide a detailed example(s)of your Experience managing urban tree planting projects including tree procurement, contractor management, industry best practices, quality control, establishment, and monitoring.

　　In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

　　Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

　　Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

　　Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

　　Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

　　10

　　Do you have Experience managing large and complex projects, and developing new initiatives including creating project scopes, developing work plans, tracking progress, and evaluating outcomes?

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

　　Provide a detailed example(s)of your Experience managing large and complex projects, and developing new initiatives including creating project scopes, developing work plans, tracking progress, and evaluating outcomes.

　　In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

　　Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

　　Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

　　Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

　　Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

　　Required Question

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