Urban Forestry Foreman

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About Casey Trees In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants thousands of trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves green space; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming;

and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Summary The UF Foreman (Foreman) is responsible for the proper execution of all planting, plant care and related activities, including managing all field operations and logistics. The Foreman leads by example, managing the Crew Chiefs and Crew in all day-to-day operations. The incumbent supervises field activities, ensures efficient and effective operations, directs staff, maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment, and solves challenges encountered to ensure continual process improvement.

This position reports directly to the Field Manager with significant coordination from the Design & Horticulture Manager and coordinates with other arborists, planting crews, and members of other departments.

Essential Functions

• Manages, mentors, and oversees Planting Crew and Chiefs including hiring, onboarding, training, and developing subordinate staff
• Inspects/evaluates Planting Crew work outputs; provides clear direction and regular feedback to ensure quality outputs are safe, efficient, and effective
• Provides ongoing employee feedback and development through daily check-ins, weekly meetings and bi-annual performance reviews for Planting Crew and Chiefs with assistance from the Field Manager Maintains administrative procedures including scheduling staff and reviewing and approving timesheets
• Manages field operations and event implementation for all planting care programs, including loading/unloading plant orders, tools, and materials; dispatching crews; and planting, pruning, watering and other activities
• Managing inventories and procurement/delivery of equipment, tools and materials including mulch, stakes, fencing, trunk guards, watering bags, etc.
• Manage tree storage yards, including un/loading; basic organization; daily security; weekly inventory; irrigation; protection from desiccation/drought, cold temps/heeling-in; materials storage and seasonal clean-up.
• Manage regular vehicle maintenance, including weekly safety inspection, checking tire pressure, monthly vacuuming and washing, seasonal oil changes, annual DMV inspection and registration.
• Plan and carry out tree installation projects including community outreach, project management, site consultations, tree species selections, and installation management.
• Plan and carry out garden installations, including sourcing plant material, coordinating with Design & Horticulture Manager and Field Manager, coordinating with clients, directing and working with crew on site to prepare and install native plant and rain gardens.
• Conduct pre-site assessment of planting designs to create operation strategy
• Create plans for Community Tree Planting events including but not limited to staging of check-in tent, opening remarks, tool circle, water rig, and food
• Selects, delivers, plants, prunes, inventories, waters, and cares for trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Operates trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, hand, and power tools safely and professionally
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism, models positive behaviors for subordinates, staff & volunteers
• Demonstrates/provides exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders
• Assists with plant…