Forester
Forester
City of Newport, RI seeks full time licensed arborist to lead all phases of arboriculture projects within City limits. Performs duties requiring operating heavy equipment & oversight of personnel. Degree in Arboriculture or related field w/3-5 yrs. in forestry, CDL and RI Arborist license required.
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Applications to HR Director, City Hall by 11/5/2021. Equal Opportunity Employer /AA
Brief Job Description:
(essential functions of the job)
• Responsible for the production of all tree work on city trees. The work
includes all phases of arboriculture including planting, pruning, removal,
advanced rigging, bracing and treatment diagnosis.
• Oversees and participates in a variety of tasks in connection with tree
planting, maintenance, pruning, climbing, cabling and the removal of
trees including the use of advanced rigging methods.
• Inspects equipment for operating efficiency and safety.
• Organizes and schedules work crews.
• Orders tools and supplies; makes estimates of labor, equipment and time
required to complete various projects and prepares detailed reports and
keeps records of work.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment and participates in the
removal of snow.
• Attends training sessions to maintain knowledge of changes in forestry
techniques, occupational safety requirements and arborist tree service
techniques and practices to maintain arborist and spraying licenses.
Minimum Entrance
Qualifications:
• College degree in Arboriculture, Natural Resources, a related field or
equivalent.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in climbing trees and use of
specialized forestry equipment, removal of large trees and advanced
rigging techniques; or any equivalent combination of education, training
and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Safe and effective operation of specialized equipment (i.e. bucket truck,
backhoe, front end loader etc.) used in the planting, maintenance,
pruning, climbing, rigging and removal of trees.
• Thorough knowledge of arboriculture and specifically the treatment of
trees, disease/pest identification and their control; knowledge of
advanced rigging, tree climbing techniques and the use of specialized
forestry equipment; knowledge of common ornamental and native trees
found in the region.
• Ability to read and interpret construction project plans, pay careful
attention to details, perform work under extreme weather conditions for
long periods of time; ability to instruct and train co-workers and to interact
with members of the public in a tactful manner; ability to recognize unsafe
working conditions and to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are
taken to ensure employee and the public’s safety; ability to organize and
schedule work; ability to estimate the cost of labor and materials and the
equipment required to complete tasks; ability to make minor repairs and
maintain department equipment and tools and ability to operate
specialized equipment safely.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.