Arborist/Deputy Tree Warden, Highway

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Plants, designs, relocates, trims and removes trees
• Sprays for pest control
• Assists the Tree Warden in roadside maintenance

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or related field preferred
• Over five years of experience in tree maintenance and 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 drivers license and Massachusetts Hoisting licenses required; and the ability to obtain Pesticide license within probationary period

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of arboriculture
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and regulations governing arboriculture, horticulture, and tree maintenance (including safety requirements)
• Technical knowledge and experience in problems commonly encountered by a municipal Tree Warden or Arborist

Skills

• Ability to manage and implement a large municipal-scale tree maintenance and roadside maintenance program
• Ability to work effectively in precarious positions at considerable heights above the ground
• Ability to instruct, train and direct subordinates
• Ability to help develop and effectively manage budgets
• Ability to operate all types of equipment related to tree maintenance
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Demonstrated ability to meet and deal appropriately and effectively with a large variety of people
• Ability to assist in the professional public presentations to citizens or Town Leaders
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates; and to evaluate their performance
• Ability to work in a close-knit, team environment
• Ability to use computers, and programs including Microsoft Office and database programs

Benefits

• $1,250.00 clothing allowance per year
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Emergency differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and education incentives
• Employment advancement opportunities
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System

Pay

$2,872.23 bi-weekly, plus benefits

Schedule

Open Until Filled