Arborist Assistant Superintendent - Urban Forestry - Public Works - (0932) (159216)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.  

Application Opening: Friday, October 9, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Monday, October 27, 2025, and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $167,336 - $213,512(Range A)
Recruitment ID: PBT-0932-159216, RTF0159215-01090290
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments. 

San Francisco Public Works (SF Public Works) is recruiting to fill the position of Arborist Assistant Superintendent (0932 Manager IV).

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Job Description

Under general direction, this position reports to the Bureau of Urban Forestry Superintendent to play a critical leadership role in managing and overseeing supervisory personnel responsible for urban forestry, landscape maintenance, and vegetation management across city environments, including more than 100,000 trees in the public right-of-way. The role ensures operational efficiency and success through the consistent application of policies, procedures, and safety standards, while supporting our citywide greening and sustainability goals.

Important and Essential duties:

• Provide strategic oversight of urban forestry programs through direct supervision of second-level supervisors and their teams.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and evaluating daily operations and long-term initiatives in line with bureau policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development of production goals for tree pruning for internal crews and contractor crews and evaluate performance, and create operational plans to achieve goals. 
• Assess and adjust resource deployment to meet Bureau goals
• Enforce compliance with established safety protocols and training programs; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely completion of necessary specialty safety training, such as electrical hazard training, and line clearance trainings.
• Support fiscal oversight of the bureau by contributing to budget development and execution, and by monitoring the use of materials, supplies, and mechanical equipment.
• Manage procurement and resource distribution, ensuring necessary materials, vehicles, and equipment are maintained and replaced appropriately.
• Oversee development of interdepartmental work orders and contract proposals; assist with bid evaluations and vendor recommendations.
• Represent the Bureau in labor negotiations, inter-agency coordination, public meetings, and communications with elected officials, community groups, and the public.
• Make public presentations to Commissions, Boards and at public meetings, as required
• Investigate and resolve complaints, service requests, and operational issues; document findings and propose action plans.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure conformance with performance standards, city codes, and environmental objectives.
• Utilize digital tools to produce operational reports, memos, staff evaluations, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Maintain effective communication through devices such as two-way