City Arborist
About The Position
This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of trees and landscaping. It involves updating and maintaining a database of city trees, developing tree treatment and maintenance schedules, training and directing personnel, and entering data into various city systems. The role also includes planning and organizing community events like Arbor Day and Christmas tree recycling, evaluating trees for property owners, and performing various tree care functions such as removal, pruning, planting, mulching, fertilizing, watering, and treatment. Additionally, the position may involve snow removal and assisting other city divisions with events. The work requires knowledge of arboricultural practices, tools, equipment, safety procedures, landscaping design, and computer software. Contacts are typically with coworkers, contractors, vendors, state and federal forestry personnel, and the general public for information exchange, problem resolution, motivation, and service provision. The work environment is primarily outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather, with exposure to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery. Protective devices are required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of arboricultural and urban forestry practices and techniques
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in the planting, pruning, and maintenance of trees
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures
- Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles
- Knowledge of landscaping design and maintenance
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
- Skill in the operation of a variety of tree maintenance tools and equipment
- Skill in prioritizing and planning
- Skill in interpersonal relations
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or GED
- Possession of or obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Wyoming
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain within three (3) years of employment an International Society of Arboriculture certification
Responsibilities
- Care and maintenance of trees and landscaping
- Updates and maintains database of city trees
- Develops tree treatment and maintenance schedules
- Trains, assigns, and directs personnel
- Enters data into tree inventory, work order system, and employee timesheet programs
- Submits Tree City USA applications
- Plans and organizes annual Arbor Day events, Christmas tree recycling, and other programs and activities
- Evaluates trees for property owners and advises course of treatment
- Performs tree removal, pruning, planting, mulching, fertilizing, watering and treatment functions
- Performs snow removal functions
- Assists other city divisions with parades and other events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
