HomeMy Public PortalAboutOPEN POSITION Forestry Supervisor-Tree WardenGAYLE M.SHATTUCK
Personnel Director
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Administration Building, 149 Main Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472-4410
Tel. (617) 972-6443 9 Fax (617) 923-8195
www.watertown-ma.gov
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Forestry Supervisor/Tree Warden
November 18, 2019
Posting #20-11-02
Department of Public Works
The Town of Watertown Department of Public Works seeks an individual for professional, administrative and site
inspection work related to the planning and managing the care of street and park shade trees, including the planting,
designing, relocating, trimming and removal of trees. This position, working under the administrative direction of
the Superintendent of Public Works enforces provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws concerned with
protection of public trees; conducts required hearings; develops plans for the care and management of the town's
urban forest, works with departments to ensure the survival of street and park trees. Supervises the Forestry Division
including in-house staff and outside contractors; prepares budgets and manages expenses, prepares bid documents
and evaluates bids, selects vendors, develops priorities and determines job assignments. Serves as a member of the
plan/design review team and provides recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Boards regarding project
petitions. Ensures the safety of staff, contractors and the public, and other related work as required.
Required Minimum Oualifications:
Associates degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or related field; Bachelor's degree
preferred. Over seven years of experience in tree maintenance and pest control with at least five years of supervisory
experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements
Certification as an arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture or the Massachusetts Arborists
Association.
SALARY RANGE: $74,031-$83,324 per year DQE, plus excellent benefits
TO APPLY: Town of Watertown application form is available at www.watertown-ma.gov
in job postings or at the Personnel Department. An
application form with cover letter and resume is accepted by email:
personnel(kwatertown-ma.gov; fax 1-617-923-8195 or at the Personnel
Department, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
DEADLINE: Open until filled
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER