RC Operations Manager

Job Description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Kent, OH
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229380

Job Duties

Oversee and optimize all aspects of arborist and urban forester teams' activities.
Responsible for team management, employee development, project coordination, safety and skills development and operational management that aligns with business expectations.
Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
Assist in planning and implementing projects to control tree diseases and insect pests.
Gather data surrounding affected project lands such as species and population of trees, disease, and insect damage.
Assist in determining the best methods of planting, spraying, and cultivating plants.
Gather information on plant varieties with resistance to disease, or adaptability to climates and soils.
Assist in the development of foresters within our operations through curriculum development and mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Forestry, Forestry & Environmental Management, Natural Resources or related plus ten (10) years of experience developing Residential Arborists and Urban Foresters.
- Prior experience must include: Five (5) years of tree care and urban forestry business management; Developing trainings on tree identification, insect & disease diagnosis and management, soil properties, abiotic tree disorders, and pruning and hazard mitigation in trees; Developing trainings on creating urban forest plans; Reviewing and revising forest management plans; Performing statistical modeling and analysis of financial and forestry planning data; Utilizing industry safety standards and practices including, ANSI z133 and A300; Forest fire protection; Utilizing software including SAP, MS Dynamics CRM, QlikSense Reporting, SAP Cloud Reporting and Origami; and Mapping skills with ArcGIS, QGIS and R Maptools.
Must be Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Must be Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) through the Tree Care Industry of America (TCIA).

Additional Information

Travel will be 65%-75%, domestically

Salary- $100,000-$180,000 per year

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%