FORESTRY SUPVSR

Description: BID ANNOUNCEMENT Forestry Supervisor, V14 DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION Bureau of Forestry Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: $77,628.00 u2013 130,620.00 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on May 1, 2026 This position is covered under the Cityu2019s collective bargaining agreement with County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled u201cCurrently employed by the City of Chicagou201d 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled u2018payee/employee numberu2019) 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION 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 timelines 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. + Supervises crew work technique to ensure correct and safe arboricultural practices are followed and provides corrective instruction when necessary to meet procedural compliance. + Determines crew staffing levels, schedules vacations, and performs daily timekeeping. + Monitors productivity and performance of forestry crews and prepares related activity reports. + Reviews and evaluates employee performance and administers disciplinary action when needed. + Confers with residents and businesses on landscaping problems, as required. _Additional duties may be required for this position_ Location: Varies Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 6:00 a.m. u2013 2:30 p.m. THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience u00b7 Three years of work experience in the trimming, planting, care, and removal of trees; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications u00b7 A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. u00b7 Must be certified as an Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), certification is required within six months of hire. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Created: 2026-04-20