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Description
The City of Newark is seeking an Urban Forest Supervisor for the Public Works Department. The Urban Forest Supervisor leads the City’s forestry and landscape maintenance programs. This role blends strategic planning, technical expertise in tree health, and hands-on project management to ensure a safe and well-maintained urban environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Participates in the preparation of the operating budget for the landscape and tree program; participates in the forecasting of additional funds needed for materials and supplies and gathers cost estimates as directed.
- Provides skilled and technical direction on care, maintenance, disease prevention, and removal of trees; plans inspection and maintenance of all trees in appropriate cycles; assigns priorities and special projects as needed.
- Inspects work sites before, during and after completion of work to assure that required work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner; inspects work sites, equipment and tools for compliance with safety standards; and inspects and approves work done by outside contractors.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in landscape and tree maintenance, including two (2) years of lead responsibility or other qualifying higher level public works maintenance experience.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the State of California.
- Possession of certificate as a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
Ideal Candidate
The City is searching for a highly organized and effective team player who can multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. The successful candidate will possess knowledge in urban forest and landscape management, and have the ability to plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of city and contract staff. In addition, the incumbent must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. They are expected to cultivate a positive public relation through proactive engagement and transparent communication.
The ideal candidate demonstrates the City’s PRIDE Values including, Personal Service through professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the community, while using Resourcefulness and Innovation to adapt, problem-solve, and create value. They embrace Diversity and promote Engagement by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
- Employee only: $1,026
- Employee + 1 dependent: $2,049
- Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,706
If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.
- Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
- General Leave: 184 to 264 hours of general leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Up to 80 hours of general leave may be converted to pay per fiscal year.
- Management Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
- Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 policy.
- Educational Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 lifetime benefit
- Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
- Health Allowance: $100/month
- Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
- Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members have free use of the gym, exercise equipment and aquatic facilities at the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals
You may review the Compensation and Benefit Plan on our website for additional details: Compensation and Benefit Plan
Special Instructions
Please be sure to fill out the application completely, including all relevant work experience.
An application, resume, cover letter and any other relevant attachment must be submitted through CalOpps by April 19th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The best qualified candidates will be invited to the next round of interviews. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a physical exam based off the job classification.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newarkca.gov for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.