Manager III - Tree Maintenance, Grade M3

About the Position

The expected salary range for this position is $95,788 - $163,000.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. DOT supports its residents, commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.

The Division of Highway Services (DHS) manages the maintenance of all transportation infrastructure within the County right-of-way including more than 5,200 lane miles of rural, residential, and primary roadways, as well as nearly 1,000 miles of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The Tree Maintenance Section manages an inventory of over 250,000 street trees and more than 200,000 trees in the rural areas. This position is designated as an Essential Position which will require the ability to work evening and weekends as well as working offsite accordingly.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Division of Highway Services (DHS) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Manager III (MLS) to lead operations within the Division of Highway Services Tree Maintenance Section. The MLS III who will be responsible for providing oversight for the Tree Maintenance Section, which includes overseeing tree services consisting of 5 County Arborists, 15-20 tree crews, 7 inspectors, and 2 administrative staff members.

*Note:

The individual selected for this position will be considered an “Essential Employee.” Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave. This individual selected is REQUIRED to work overtime during inclement weather situations and emergencies, which may include overnight stays. Offsite, Evening and Weekend work is required.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Manager III of Tree Maintenance, this person will perform the following duties:

Development and implementation of approved tree maintenance programs.

Oversee all programs related to tree maintenance and other street tree-related activities associated with level-of-effort projects and programs.

Determine and assign resource needs for Tree Maintenance programs.

Develop and manage the budget for Tree Maintenance programs.

Assign work and evaluates the performance of subordinate supervisors and staff employees, including reviewing recommendations concerning employee performance and disciplinary actions. Meet with union representatives and employees to resolve problems and grievances in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Develops timely and concise written and verbal responses to all inquiries, complaints, and concerns expressed by executive management, other local and state government agencies, and county residents.

Oversee tree and sidewalk emergency operations to ensure that all roads and sidewalks are navigable as efficiently as possible during emergency weather events.

Responsible for leading and managing subordinate staff to formulate recommendations and decisions concerning budget, personnel, and operational matters.

Maintain positive relationships with vendors and contractors performing work for Tree Maintenance programs, while ensuring their performance is efficient and invoices are reconciled correctly.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in tree maintenance operations.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Forestry or related field is preferred.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Certificate: Certified Arborist with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Certified Forester with the Society of American Foresters (SAF)

License: Possession of a valid Class C (or equivalent) Driver's License from an applicant's state of residence.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Interview preferred criteria will be used:

Demonstrated experience at an advanced managerial level including the supervision and leadership of a large diverse organization.

Demonstrated experience managing in a collective bargaining environment.

Demonstrated experience in written and oral communication regarding complex and controversial issues.

Demonstrated experience in promoting a safe work environment. Including a discussion regarding relevant and applicable safety standards and requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.