Crew Supervisor - Foresty

This position is responsible for performing difficult skilled work in support of the City's Parks and Facilities Division.

The incumbents work requires direct contact with the general public, other City Departments, coworkers and contractors.

The position requires significant knowledge and skill related to their profession/trade.

The incumbents work is subject to general instructions using standardized practices and has meaningful impact on the Rockville community.

The nature of the work is hazardous because of potential exposure to falls, chemicals and specialized equipment.

Emergency maintenance services involve a high level of responsibility, complexity and variety.

The incumbent supervises employees of lower classification and the work is completed under the general supervision of a higher level manager (City Forester or Facilities Property Manager).

• Plans, organizes, supervises and participates as necessary in street tree health care, pruning and tree removal operations.
• Receives work orders and dispatches workers, equipment and materials as required.
• Provides monthly staff training related to tree and park maintenance including safety procedures.
• Complies with American National Standard (Z133.1 -1994) for tree care operations.
• Maintains records of personnel and equipment hours and materials used.
• Inspects trees for staff to ensure a safe working environment.
• Climbs trees using rope, saddle, and standardized climbing techniques.
• Organizes and performs emergency services such as snow removal, storm damage, and hazardous weather responses.
• Responds to hundreds of requests yearly for services from residents, often requiring direct contact.
• Recommends equipment purchases.
• Organizes, supervises and participates as necessary in the layout, loading, unloading, and setting up of equipment for special events.

High school degree; and five (5) years of progressively responsible work in arboriculture, tree maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: Possession of or ability to obtain a motor vehicle class CDL operator's license as issued by the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles (or applicants state of residence) within 30 days of employment.

Possession of ISA Certified Arborist Certification required at the time of employment

• Knowledge of arboriculture and general landscape technology.
• Knowledge of ropes, block and tackle, technical rigging, and inspection and safety of climbing equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standard
• ANSI Z133 and A300 for tree care operations.
• Knowledge of Maintenance and operation of chain saws, chipper trucks, aerial lift, and associated equipment.
• Skill in climbing trees up to 100 feet in height with rope and saddle.
• Ability to plan, organize and effectively supervise the work of a group of less skilled works in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to work independently and to maintain a schedule of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and employees, and the general public contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to provide citizen/customer service.
• Ability to work from work orders.
• Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness in meeting new problems. The work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This job is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

Summary of Employee Benefits The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees.

Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.

are not available to temporary employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans.

The city contributes toward each plan.

Participation is optional.

Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente.

Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.

Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the City's dental program offered through Guardian Dental.

The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage.

If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost.

Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP.

The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's vision coverage.

Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary.

There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren).

RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville’s retirement plan is mandatory.

There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan.

The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement.

Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant’s salary and length of credited service.

Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute.

The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a).

Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions.

No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement.

The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses.

Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan – The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan.

Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee.

Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.

LEGAL RESOURCES Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses.

Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.

Vacation (16 – 23 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service) Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual) Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member Holidays (11 holidays observed each year) Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Vacation (16 – 23 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave

Flexible Spending Accounts Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance Multilingual Stipend Tuition Assistance Healthy Lifestyle Incentives Employee Assistance Program First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Credit Union and Direct Deposit Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts For additional Health and Wellness Benefits information: rockvillemd.gov/services/jobs-and-benefits/

• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Multilingual Stipend
• Tuition Assistance

• Credit Union and Direct Deposit