Job Description
The town of Wellesley Department of Public Works seeks an Assistant Superintendent for the Park and Tree division to help manage the Park and Tree Program and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, supervise, instruct and train Division personnel
• Manage and implement the Park and Tree Program
• Plan, schedule, and direct operations
• Coordinate programs with town boards, commissions, and the public
• Serve as Town Arborist and Deputy Tree Warden in the Superintendent’s absence or as delegated
• Administer MGL Chapters 45, 87, and 132
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, park administration, or equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience in arboriculture and landscape management or equivalent
• Massachusetts Pesticide License, Right of Ways Category #40
• Massachusetts Certified Arborist, Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional, or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
• Training and/or experience in hazard tree identification and electric distribution tree clearance programs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Effective leadership, communication, time management, organizational, and public relations skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Valid MA Class B CDL and Hoisting Engineer’s License
• Knowledge of GIS, lake management/treatment, and athletic field/playground maintenance
• Media and technical presentation experience
Expected hiring range: $97,596–$114,676 DOQ, with benefits.
Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. AA/EOE