Arborist Small Tree Specialist

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department's mission is to encourage active lifestyles and create healthy environments for people, nature, and community. The award-winning operation consists of seven divisions (Golf, Open Space and Natural Resources, Parks Operations, Planning, Design and Construction, Recreation, Business Services and Communications) that collectively manage more than 8,000 acres of open space, 100+ parks, 180+ athletic fields, over 100 miles of trails, three nature centers, two reservoirs, five recreation centers, five golf courses, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and one of Colorado's largest municipal urban forestry programs. Aurora PROS is committed to delivering exceptional public service while being responsible stewards of its diverse system of parks, programs, natural resources and amenities that enhance the daily quality of life for Aurora residents. This role serves as the primary organizer of our street and park tree replacement program. The Arborist Small Tree Specialist serves as a lead worker over staff and manages stump grinding and tree planting contracts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least three (3) years of green industry experience
Driver’s license with a good driving record
Ability to obtain within first six (6) months of employment: o Successful completion of a defensive driving course o Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Nice To Haves

College-level coursework in plant sciences and/or arboricultural industry certification preferred.
ISA Certified Arborist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
ISA Certified Aerial Lift Specialist
NALP Certified Horticultural Technician
CO Dept of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License
TCIA Chipper Specialist
TCIA Ground Operations Specialist
TCIA Chainsaw Specialist
TCIA Aerial Lift Specialist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) within 5 years of hire date

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing and executing ongoing tree planting projects for street and park trees.
Responds to citizens about the tree planting program, stump grinding, and young tree maintenance.
Plants, monitors, waters, and prunes young trees from the ground and aloft with an aerial lift.
Organizes and executes stump grinding process to continually prepare planting spaces.
Trains, supervises, and organizes staff in stump grinding, planting, establishment, and young tree maintenance.
Quality controls stump grinding and tree planting contracts.
Updates planting site and new tree information in the GIS inventory and internal databases.
Receives tree deliveries and cares for trees during staging and transport.
Manages our experimental tree nursery.
Maintains fleet and equipment used in stump grinding and tree planting operations.
Assists tree crews with trimming and removal operations.
Performs emergency storm response and snow removal duties in coordination with other departments.
Serves as a crew leader on volunteer workdays.
Performs other duties as assigned.