Director of Parks and Urban Forestry
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Position Summary
The City of Verona is recruiting for a Director of Parks and Urban Forestry. This is a supervisory position responsible for all programs, activities and personnel related to City of Verona parks, public lands and urban forestry. This position also oversees the general planning, development and supervision of community recreation programs. The Director advises and provides staff assistance to the City Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission on all issues related to park and other public land acquisition, development, and maintenance.
Salary Information
$79,462.25 - $98,722.36 Annually.
The City of Verona offers a comprehensive benefits package. Below is a summary of the benefits offered.
INSURANCES: Health Insurance: The City of Verona participates in the Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Plan. Employees can choose from a variety of health care providers (Dean, Quartz-UW, GHC) that offer the same great uniform benefit package. Each package is highlighted by a zero deductible plan with affordable premiums! Dental Insurance: Employer pays entire cost of Delta Dental group dental insurance plan. Life Insurance: Employer pays cost of basic Wisconsin Group Life Insurance Plan which is equal to your annual earnings. Long Term Disability Insurance: Wisconsin Income Continuation Program. Currently no premium.
LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick Leave: earned at 1 day (8hrs) per month- maximum of 1080 hours Vacation: - 0-4 Years 120 hours (3 weeks) - Start of year 5 160 hours (4 weeks) - Start of year 9 200 hours (5 weeks) - Start of year 14 240 hours (6 weeks) Paid Holidays: 9 days per year Personal Days: 4 days per year
PENSION: City and Employee each pay 50% of participation in Wisconsin Retirement System. The 2025 rate is 13.9% (6.95% each) of gross pay.
OTHER: Employees are offered participation in the following at their own expense. Two 457 deferred compensation programs. Annual pre-tax flex spending accounts. Group vision insurance. Additional Wisconsin Group Life Insurance coverage.
Job Details
POSITION REPORTS TO: The Director of Parks and Urban Forestry reports to the City Administrator.
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Director of Parks and Urban Forestry will spend approximately 50% of their time in an office environment and approximately 50% of their time in the field. Field work is performed outdoors in all Wisconsin weather conditions. The Director is required to be physically able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods, lift objects weighing 75 pounds, shovel, rake, dig, climb ladders, ride mowers, tractors, trucks and other equipment.
EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMING TASKS:
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required. Experience in the field of Municipal Parks & Recreation and Forestry management is required, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management or a related field is preferred. Experience in park maintenance is preferred. Experience in urban forestry is preferred. Budgeting experience is preferred. Experience with municipal GIS software is preferred. Experience establishing and maintaining native prairies and other native biomes and plants is preferred. Experience with sustainability initiatives and electrification of Parks vehicles is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid driver's license, and use of a personal vehicle to perform the job when necessary. A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply online the City of Verona website. Candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check prior to appointment of this position.
The City of Verona fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the city to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or State law.
The City of Verona does not sponsor work visas.
Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Deadline to Apply
Application deadline is April 20, 2025.
The City of Verona is recruiting for a Director of Parks and Urban Forestry. This is a supervisory position responsible for all programs, activities and personnel related to City of Verona parks, public lands and urban forestry. This position also oversees the general planning, development and supervision of community recreation programs. The Director advises and provides staff assistance to the City Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission on all issues related to park and other public land acquisition, development, and maintenance.
Salary Information
$79,462.25 - $98,722.36 Annually.
The City of Verona offers a comprehensive benefits package. Below is a summary of the benefits offered.
INSURANCES: Health Insurance: The City of Verona participates in the Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Plan. Employees can choose from a variety of health care providers (Dean, Quartz-UW, GHC) that offer the same great uniform benefit package. Each package is highlighted by a zero deductible plan with affordable premiums! Dental Insurance: Employer pays entire cost of Delta Dental group dental insurance plan. Life Insurance: Employer pays cost of basic Wisconsin Group Life Insurance Plan which is equal to your annual earnings. Long Term Disability Insurance: Wisconsin Income Continuation Program. Currently no premium.
LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick Leave: earned at 1 day (8hrs) per month- maximum of 1080 hours Vacation: - 0-4 Years 120 hours (3 weeks) - Start of year 5 160 hours (4 weeks) - Start of year 9 200 hours (5 weeks) - Start of year 14 240 hours (6 weeks) Paid Holidays: 9 days per year Personal Days: 4 days per year
PENSION: City and Employee each pay 50% of participation in Wisconsin Retirement System. The 2025 rate is 13.9% (6.95% each) of gross pay.
OTHER: Employees are offered participation in the following at their own expense. Two 457 deferred compensation programs. Annual pre-tax flex spending accounts. Group vision insurance. Additional Wisconsin Group Life Insurance coverage.
Job Details
POSITION REPORTS TO: The Director of Parks and Urban Forestry reports to the City Administrator.
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Director of Parks and Urban Forestry will spend approximately 50% of their time in an office environment and approximately 50% of their time in the field. Field work is performed outdoors in all Wisconsin weather conditions. The Director is required to be physically able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods, lift objects weighing 75 pounds, shovel, rake, dig, climb ladders, ride mowers, tractors, trucks and other equipment.
EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMING TASKS:
- Computers, calculators, trucks with hoist and plows, snow blowers, drills, saws, trimmers, tractors, pulverizers, fertilizers, lawn mowers, and other powered and non-powered hand equipment.
- The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job.
- It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply online the City of Verona website. Candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check prior to appointment of this position.
The City of Verona fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the city to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or State law.
The City of Verona does not sponsor work visas.
Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Deadline to Apply
Application deadline is April 20, 2025.