Job Description
Job Number: 418484
Description
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
Forestry Supervisor, V14
DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION
Bureau of Forestry
Number of Positions: 2
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $77,628.00 – 130,620.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on May 1, 2026
This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, supervises forestry crews engaged in the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and plant materials for landscape beautification projects
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work activities of forestry crews engaged in the planting, trimming, removal, insect and disease management, and storm damage response of trees and shrubbery on City parkways.
• Develops and implements work plans and prepares timelines for the completion of projects.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure the quality and timeliness of work and to ensure that staff follow proper safety procedures.
• Supervises staff in the disposal of landscaping debris.
• Enforces provisions in the City of Chicago Municipal Code, Chapter 10-32 Trees, Plants and Shrubs, as directed by the Deputy Commissioner of Forestry.
• Supervises the completion of surveys to inspect and assess trees and other plant materials to determine the quality, rate of growth, and insect and disease damage.
• Inspects equipment for proper condition and operation and authorizes repairs or replacement as necessary.
• Supervises crew work technique to ensure correct and safe arboricultural practices are followed and provides corrective instruction when necessary to meet procedural compliance.
• Determines crew staffing levels, schedules vacations, and performs daily timekeeping.
• Monitors productivity and performance of forestry crews and prepares related activity reports.
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance and administers disciplinary action when needed.
• Confers with residents and businesses on landscaping problems, as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Varies
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
• Three years of work experience in the trimming, planting, care, and removal of trees; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• Must be certified as an Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), certification is required within six months of hire.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: Apr 17, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 54 | Salary: $77,628.00 – 130,620.00 Pay Basis:Yearly
Description
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
Forestry Supervisor, V14
DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION
Bureau of Forestry
Number of Positions: 2
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $77,628.00 – 130,620.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on May 1, 2026
This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, supervises forestry crews engaged in the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and plant materials for landscape beautification projects
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work activities of forestry crews engaged in the planting, trimming, removal, insect and disease management, and storm damage response of trees and shrubbery on City parkways.
• Develops and implements work plans and prepares timelines for the completion of projects.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure the quality and timeliness of work and to ensure that staff follow proper safety procedures.
• Supervises staff in the disposal of landscaping debris.
• Enforces provisions in the City of Chicago Municipal Code, Chapter 10-32 Trees, Plants and Shrubs, as directed by the Deputy Commissioner of Forestry.
• Supervises the completion of surveys to inspect and assess trees and other plant materials to determine the quality, rate of growth, and insect and disease damage.
• Inspects equipment for proper condition and operation and authorizes repairs or replacement as necessary.
• Supervises crew work technique to ensure correct and safe arboricultural practices are followed and provides corrective instruction when necessary to meet procedural compliance.
• Determines crew staffing levels, schedules vacations, and performs daily timekeeping.
• Monitors productivity and performance of forestry crews and prepares related activity reports.
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance and administers disciplinary action when needed.
• Confers with residents and businesses on landscaping problems, as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Varies
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
• Three years of work experience in the trimming, planting, care, and removal of trees; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• Must be certified as an Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), certification is required within six months of hire.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting: Apr 17, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 54 | Salary: $77,628.00 – 130,620.00 Pay Basis:Yearly
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The FORESTRY SUPVSR position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
