Tree Care Specialist Ii

4 weeks ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States Fairfax County Government Full time
Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Tree Care Specialist II to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Reports to 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly VA, 20151 and is dispatched to park locations county-wide. Performs skilled tree maintenance work; climbing trees to perform basic tree care services; removes diseased, dead, or undesirable trees from parkland and other designated County-owned property. Duties include the ability to remove trees, operate all Forestry equipment and vehicles (aerial lift, stump grinder, chipper, chainsaws, all necessary hand, and pole tools), and supervise a crew in the absence of a Tree Care Specialist III. Follow all safety policies and attend all safety and training meetings as required. Knowledge or ANSI Z-133 and A-100 as they pertain to daily operations. Duties are specialized due to hazardous nature and teamwork required of crew; and performs related work as required. This is a mid to upper-level position with FCPA Forestry Operations.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Leads a crew to complete all assigned work and act as crew supervisor in the absence of a Tree Care Specialist III;Prunes and removes diseased, dead or undesirable trees and limbs;Clears fallen trees from roads, trails and public access areas;Uses ropes, and other equipment to perform all tree care services which include tree removal, pruning and brush clearing;Uses multiple knots, rigging, motorized winches, and block and tackle to remove limbs or completely remove trees;Climbs trees to perform basic tree pruning and removal tasks;Maintains safe working conditions during tree operations by manually removing cut materials from work site and ensuring all work sites are established in accordance with applicable Fairfax County safety policies;Reports and monitors job site safety area, unsafe working conditions;Operates chain saw, pole saw, line-thrower, winches and all trucks and equipment, including aerial lift devices, brush chippers, stump grinding machines, and forestry truck;Loads and unloads trucks or other equipment;Conducts routine maintenance on assigned equipment;Drive assigned vehicle to job site;May be designated as emergency service personnel.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Working knowledge of the methods, materials, trucks, equipment and tools used in tree care operations;Knowledge of appropriate safety precaution and practices in accordance with Fairfax County safety policies while engaged in tree maintenance work and using specialized tree service equipment;Ability to work in adverse weather conditions;Ability to be physically active for up to 3 hours at a time;Ability to use all hand and power tools specific to tree work;Ability to climb trees may be required;Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain;Ability to lead a crew;Ability to work cooperatively with others;Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
Graduation from high school or a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education; Plus four years of experience in tree care services or related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid Driver's LicenseNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of and ability to operate chippers, stump grinder, chainsaws, and operations of the aerial lift (out riggers, manual operation of booms, safe positioning). Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply ANSI Z-133 and A-100 standards as they pertain to tree care operations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to climb trees and perform basic tree care services. Ability to work in an aerial lift device for 2-3 hours at a time while wearing an approved safety harness and other required PPE. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements. Ability to be physically active for three hours at a time. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity. Ability to use hand tools. Ability to use power tools specific to Forestry Operations and operate chainsaw and hand tools during the course of a typical 8-hour day.Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures. Work requires performing tasks in adverse weather conditions. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance. TTY EEO/AA/TTY.

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