Tree Program Supervisor

Overview

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, supporting teaching and research. The Grounds Services Department aims to provide a beautiful and safe outdoor experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

We have an immediate position for a Tree Program Supervisor.

• Supervise and monitor one or more tree special crews in their daily activities.
• Schedule and assign work to staff.
• Direct and lead workers in completing assigned work.
• Monitor work and project activity progress and make necessary changes.
• Record job site information and check crew performance for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in hiring and recruiting.
• Oversee performance management and conduct annual performance evaluations and development planning and training.
• Support assigned project activities; ensure compliance with larger unit goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate health and safety programs and training; document incident reports as required.
• Track budget for area of responsibility and provide time and workforce needs and estimates based on cost analyses; ensure work is completed per price and agreement.
• Implement, interpret, and manage policies and procedures for operations and facilities management; assist in policy development.
• Manage service contracts where applicable and coordinate maintenance and repairs of equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinate activities of the horticultural trade and renovation with Stanford staff, subcontractors, and/or vendors.
• Manage and facilitate waste disposal for the tree crew.
• Assist the manager in determining tree care needs and work schedules; arrange pre-notification of the public for work in campus areas.
• Assist in determining tree maintenance work and coordinate operations with other University departments on cooperative projects.
• Inspect trucks, tools and equipment for safe condition and efficient operation; coordinate necessary repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A combination of education, training and experience performing responsibilities similar to those listed above.
• Minimum of 5 years in the arboricultural field and experience with managing and leading a tree crew.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance management.
• Certified arborist preferred; if not certified, must commit to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Principles of tree biology, TRAQ rating preferred.
• Experience in materials, methods, practices and equipment usage in tree maintenance, planting, preservation and pest management activities.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Experience with maintenance, planting, preservation and pest management activities in urban forestry.
• Ability to manage occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, including line clearance tree pruning.
• Record keeping and reporting procedures, including computerized maintenance systems.
• Ability to integrate pest management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with pesticide application regulations in urban forestry.
• Entrepreneurial methods and techniques used in the public sector; ability to manage contractual services.
• Valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License;
  Class A (CDL) license preferred.

Additional Information:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements
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• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and lift/carry/push/pull objects up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp, and lift/carry/pull objects up to 11–20 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb, reach above shoulders, write by hand, or lift/carry/pull objects above 40 pounds.
• Ability to drive day or night.

Working Conditions:

• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergencies.
• May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
• May work at heights 4–10 ft and in all types of weather; may require overtime, evenings and weekends, including holidays.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May be…