JOB
This position will be responsible for providing technical and professional guidance in the area of forestry.Expected Hours of WorkHours are typically Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff may be required to work additional events. Hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions: Provide technical and professional guidance to City officials and the public in the prevention and control of shade tree diseases within the city.Implement maintenance program by determining tree removals, trimming, and plantings to ensure a quality urban tree canopy.Conduct field investigations to inspect public and private tree diseases and insects and inform and advise homeowners on control or removal of trees. Assist Community Development staff with technical review and field inspection for Tree and Landscape Permits. Manage and update asset management software related to the City’s tree inventory.Develop and manage contracts related to tree removal, trimming, planting, and collection program. Serve as technical advisor and coordinate tree and shrub replacements for public improvement projects.Develop and provide educational programs, outreach, and coordinate volunteer efforts regarding urban forestry.Apply for and administer grants related to urban forestry and tree canopy.Enforce City ordinances relevant to urban forestry including diseased tree removal, corner visibility, and assist with long grass and noxious weed violations.Generate reports on activities, operations, and other significant data. Generate and administer work orders for contractors to perform.Conduct research and perform other related duties as necessary or as assigned by the Park Superintendent. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory ResponsibilityAssist with the direction and daily tasks of interns and seasonal staff.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Environment & Physical DemandsWork is most often conducted outdoors, often under adverse and extreme weather conditions. Exposure to hazardous conditions, including operating power tools and equipment, and toxic materials, including raw sewage, garbage, landscaping chemicals, and hot asphalt. Employee is subject to noise while operating equipment and general noises in outdoor city environments. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods.Regularly remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access machinery.Frequently operate both heavy and light equipment/tools consistently found in public city street, park, and utility operations and maintenance and/or construction.Frequently push/pull equipment and objects, traverse around the city, climb ladders, ditches and manholes, and move within confined spaces.Regularly operate computers, radios, and mobile devices.Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material.