Arborist/Deputy Tree Warden

Job Summary

Provides administrative, technical, supervisory work, and highly skilled hands-on manual work, in planning, managing, and executing the care of street and park shade trees including the planting, designing, relocating, trimming, and removal of trees and spraying for pest control; all other duties as assigned. Additionally responsible for assisting the Tree Warden in planning, managing, supervising, and executing general roadside maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or related field preferred
• Over five years of experience in tree maintenance & pest control, with at least two years of supervisory experience
• Certification as an arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture or the Massachusetts Arborists Association
• CDL Class B Driver's license & Massachusetts Hoisting licenses required
• The ability to obtain Pesticide License Within Probationary Period

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles & practices of arboriculture
• Familiarity with state & federal rules & regulations governing arboriculture, horticulture, & tree maintenance (including safety requirements)
• Technical knowledge & experience in problems commonly encountered by a municipal Tree Warden or Arborist
• Ability to manage & implement a large municipal-scale tree maintenance & roadside maintenance program
• Ability to work effectively in precarious positions at considerable heights above the ground
• Ability to instruct, train & direct subordinates
• Ability to help develop & effectively manage budgets
• Ability to operate all types of equipment related to tree maintenance
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Demonstrated ability to meet & deal appropriately & effectively with a large variety of people
• Ability to assist in the professional public presentations to citizens or Town Leaders
• Ability to plan, assign & supervise the work of subordinates; & to evaluate their performance
• Ability to work in a close-knit, team environment
• Ability to use computers, & programs including Microsoft Office & database programs

Pay & Benefits

• \$2,872.23 bi-weekly, plus benefits
• Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution
• Paid time off - Three weeks\' vacation, personal & sick time 13.5 paid holidays
• \$1,250.00 clothing allowance per year
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Emergency differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training & education incentives
• Employment advancement opportunities
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System