p>Ability to: Organize, implement, and direct a comprehensive urban forestry program; Provide scientific and technical advice and assistance on problems relating to tree care, preservation, protection, and urban forest management; Detect insect infestations and plant diseases and prescribe corrective action; Collect, update, maintain, and utilize tree inventory and GIS data to make sound management decisions; Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines, including plan-check review timelines; Develop and enforce contract specifications and provisions related to urban forest management; Establish short-range and long-range priorities for tree and urban forest maintenance, considering public safety, City liability, budget limitations, and the expectations of City management, City Council, commissions, and the public; Interpret and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, contractors, and outside agencies, including on sensitive issues; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation and delivery of presentations to City Council, commissions, and the public; Lead or participate in emergency response efforts to manage tree damage from storms or other extreme weather events; Work cooperatively with other City departments, outside agencies, and community organizations to advance urban forestry, sustainability, and green infrastructure goals. Skill in: Identifying tree species, hazards, deficiencies, pests, and diseases, and prescribing appropriate corrective action; Performing tree risk assessments and tree health care inspections; Reading and interpreting construction plans, landscape plans, and specifications; Developing, administering, and inspecting contracts and contracted services; Preparing and administering program budgets and cost estimates; Composing clear and concise written reports, correspondence, and technical documents; Using a computer, tablet, smartphone, and related software applications, including GIS and tree inventory systems; Leading, coordinating, and supervising the work of contractors; Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, other agencies, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.