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Forestry Crew Leader

Location: Norfolk, VA
Salary: $40,805.00 - $66,586.00

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/1812351/forestry-crew-leader?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

 

 

Description

 

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space, Division of Parks and Urban Forestry, is currently seeking a Forestry Crew Leader. The Forestry Crew Leader will be responsible for pruning and removing trees using tools, aerial lifts climbing gear to complete work orders, leads and trains crews in the proper maintenance of trees on City property and along City streets. The incumbent will also manage the operation of heavy equipment for the maintenance and removal of trees and emergency debris. As well as act as the first contact for after hours emergency response.

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space tree crews are responsible for the management of approximately 200,000 trees throughout the city, 80,000 of which are considered street trees (trees that line the city's streets, between the road and sidewalk). The main priority of the city's tree management is public safety.

 

Essential Functions

 

**Re-Advertised**

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Leads tree crews to complete work assignments provided by supervisor, begins tasks with job briefings, applies best arboricultural techniques,    files daily work reports, makes log book entries and ensures compliance with OSHA, ANSI and VDOT safety standards.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives for equipment operators and tree trimmers.  Conducts periodic performance reviews of crews.
• Responds to after hours emergency calls from supervisors, the City's emergency operations center and/or co-workers to remove fallen trees, cracked/hanging limbs during and after storms or vehicle accidents.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of crew vehicles and equipment by ensuring compliance with city standards and procedures and providing periodic OTJ training in arboricultural standards, equipment use and safety.

 

Education/Experience

 

High school diploma required.  Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational or technical nature. An associate's degree, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school preferred. 

Three years experience in professional tree care required. 
Three years of supervisory experience preferred or any combination of education beyond high school and experience.

 

 

Additional Information & Requirements

 

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class B) required at the time of employment.
• Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred.

 

 

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