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Job Number: 288118 – JOB TITLE: FORESTRY SUPERVISOR
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
Department: STREETS & SANITATION
This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.
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FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
Number of Positions: 1
Under general supervision, supervises forestry crews engaged in the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and plant materials for landscape beautification projects
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Plans, assigns, and supervises the work activities of forestry crews engaged in the planting, trimming, removal, insect and disease management, and storm damage response of trees and shrubbery on City parkways
· Develops and implements work plans and prepares time lines for the completion of projects
· Conducts on-site inspections to ensure the quality and timeliness of work and to ensure that staff follow proper safety procedures
· Supervises staff in the disposal of landscaping debris
· Enforces provisions in the City of Chicago Municipal Code, Chapter 10-32 Trees, Plants and Shrubs, as directed by the Deputy Commissioner of Forestry
· Supervises the completion of surveys to inspect and assess trees and other plant materials to determine the quality, rate of growth, and insect and disease damage
· Inspects equipment for proper condition and operation and authorizes repairs or replacement as necessary
