
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - FORESTRY
Calling All Certified Arborists! The City of Modesto’s Forestry Division is growing — and we’re on the lookout for an experienced Operations Supervisor to help lead our amazing team! If you have a passion for trees, would love spending your time in an office setting and outdoors, and have experience supervising crews in Urban Forestry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Join us in shaping a greener, healthier city — one branch at a time!
Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% effective 7/1/2026
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree
The City of Modesto is seeking a skilled leader to join our Forestry Division! The Forestry Operations Supervisor plans, organizes, directs, and oversees a variety of activities related to maintaining and repairing streets, parks, and trees, while performing technical tasks in Urban Forestry.
This role requires Arborist Certification within one year of appointment—but if you’re already a certified arborist, even better! Bring your expertise and help us keep Modesto’s urban forest thriving.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words "see resume". The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.
Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process.
Tentative Testing Schedule
Online Exam
October 30, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Human Resources reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing construction and maintenance work in the assigned area of responsibility, including one year providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
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