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City of Fort Worth · 4 days ago

Natural Scientist Supervisor

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$34.45/hr - $44.79/hr

4+ years exp

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and is seeking a Natural Scientist Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Department. This role involves overseeing the tree farm's operations, providing educational outreach, and supervising staff while ensuring adherence to safety practices.

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Responsibilities

Oversee day to day operations of the tree farm’s growing facilities, tree production, planting programs and conduct long-range planning and coordination of plant material

Provide educational and outreach activities for tree planting and volunteer functions both at the municipal tree farm and across the city

Knowledge of and adherence to safe work practices and ability to train for safety

Supervise staff; conduct performance evaluations; perform timekeeping/scheduling functions; provide training opportunities and develop expertise of crew members; scheduled preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities

Knowledge of local trees, growing conditions, soil characteristics, propagation methods and greenhouse operations

Compose and track major initiatives, goals and metrics. Prepare professional reports on a routine and/or ad hoc basis

Effectively plan, coordinate and supervise Forestry’s Community Tree Planting Program and serve in an outreach role

Coordinate operational activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations including the planning for special events

Assist in preparation of program budget; monitor and approve expenditures; ensure purchasing protocols are followed; and plan for capital expenditures

Respond to and resolve public inquiries and complaints

Proficiency and skills in the use of the Microsoft Office suite

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Natural science degreeISA Arborist certificationGIS knowledgeTree cultivation experiencePesticide Applicator licenseSupervisory experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam coordinationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a natural or physical science, including biology, geology, botany, range management, environmental science, environmental education, forestry, natural interpretation, or a related field

Four (4) years of experience working in a natural science field developing education plans, providing group instruction and/or developing and implementing natural resource management plans

Two (2) years of experience directly related to the field of assignment

One (1) year of direct supervision over professional staff

Valid Driver's License