Urban Forestry Operations Crew Chief - Urban Forestry Division

Urban Forestry Operations Crew Chief - Urban Forestry Division

Salary

$52,255.00 Annually

Location

8 Interchange Court, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603422

Department

Park and Tree Department

Division

Urban Forestry Division

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

Are you a Leader ready to champion challenges, foster a culture of belonging, and make a difference?

As the new Urban Forestry Operations Crew Chief you will have the opportunity to not only serve your Team ensuring they have the tools and resources to be successful in all they do, everyday, you will also have a Leadership Team supporting YOU and your career goals!

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Operates heavy equipment, including log loader, aerial lift truck, brush chipper, stump grinder, and dump truck.
• Installs ropes and rigging devices in trees to facilitate safe removal.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Oversees and participates in the planting of trees.
• Grinds stumps.
• Completes required reports.
• Controls traffic at work sites.
• Oversees and participates in site cleanup.
• Serves on the City's critical response team.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent; aerial lift truck training with four (4) years of tree maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some supervisory experience preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of tree care, removal procedures, and safety techniques.
• Knowledge of tree species.
• Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.
• Knowledge of city personnel policies.
• Skill in the operation of chainsaws, pole saws, bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other job-related equipment.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Class B or Class A commercial Drivers License with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have aerial lift truck training?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of tree maintenance experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years or More

05

List the types of heavy equipment you have operated and maintained including log loader, aerial lift truck, brush chipper, stump grinder, and dump truck.

06

Briefly describe your supervisory experience in forestry operations to include forestry inspections, installations, emergencies, plantings, stump grinding, traffic control, and administration. Include name of employer and employment dates where experience was obtained.

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov