Tree Worker/Climber (14219, Grade HL6)
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
2. Use - for lists of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose
3. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading
4. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it
5. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail
6. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions
7. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text
8. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them
9. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones
10. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences
Let me analyze the job posting content:
The posting has:
- Introduction/About the role (first paragraph)
- About Montgomery Park's Urban Forestry Section
- About Montgomery Parks
- Working Conditions
- Additional Details (salary range, bilingual, future openings, benefits package, union)
- Examples of Important Duties (with subsections: Tree Climbing, Aerial Operations, and Rigging; Tree Pruning, Removal, and Hazard Response; Equipment, Vehicle, and Work-Site Safety; Crew Support and Work Documentation)
- Important Skills And Characteristics
- Preferred Qualifications
- Additional Details (repeated)
- Minimum Qualifications
- Supplemental Information (Classification Specification, medical/drug testing, EEO, ADA accommodation)
I need to organize this into appropriate sections. Let me think about the structure:
1. About the role - introductory paragraph
2. About the Urban Forestry Section - could be part of About the role or separate
3. About Montgomery Parks - could be part of About the role or separate
4. Working Conditions - this is substantive
5. Responsibilities/Duties - the "Examples of Important Duties" section with its subsections
6. Skills/Characteristics - "Important Skills And Characteristics"
7. Qualifications - both Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
8. Additional Details - salary, benefits, union, bilingual, future openings (but note: salary range is mentioned but not specific numbers, benefits package mentioned but not detailed)
9. Supplemental Information - classification, medical testing, EEO, ADA (but EEO is boilerplate to remove)
The rules say: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them" - the posting mentions "salary range shown reflects the approved pay range" but doesn't give actual numbers, mentions "flexible and competitive benefits package" but no details, and mentions union. So I should not create separate Pay/Benefits sections, but could include this info in an Additional Details section.
Also: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate" - so remove the EEO paragraph and ADA accommodation info.
"duplicated lines" - the "Additional Details" section appears twice with identical content, so only include once.
"application instructions" - remove the contact info for ADA accommodation.
Now, let me structure the HTML:
About the role
...intro paragraph...
About the Urban Forestry Section
...description...
About Montgomery Parks
...description...
Working conditions
- ...each bullet...
Responsibilities
Tree climbing, aerial operations, and rigging
- ...
Tree pruning, removal, and hazard response
- ...
Equipment, vehicle, and work-site safety
- ...
Crew support and work documentation
- ...
Skills and characteristics
- ...
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- ...
Preferred qualifications
- ...
Additional details
...salary, bilingual, future openings, benefits package, union...
Classification
Tree Worker/Climber. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Wait, the rules say use for section headings. Should I use for subsections? The rules don't mention , but they say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It doesn't forbid for sub-sections. But to be safe, maybe I should keep all headings as and use
or for sub-headings? However, the duties have clear sub-categories. I think using is acceptable semantic HTML for subsections. But the instruction says "use for section headings" - it doesn't say "only use ". I'll use for main sections and for sub-sections within Responsibilities.
Alternatively, I could make each duty category a separate but that would be many headings. Better to have one Responsibilities section with subsections.
Let me check the rules again: "Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose." It doesn't specify heading levels beyond
. I'll use for main sections and for sub-sections.
Now, I need to extract the content precisely.
Let me go through the text:
First paragraph: "Trees are an essential part of Montgomery Parks' landscapes, natural areas, and public spaces, and our team plays a vital role in keeping them healthy, safe, and thriving. Montgomery Parks is seeking a Tree Climber to join the Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division in Gaithersburg, Maryland. As a member of our tree crew, you'll perform tree maintenance and care throughout Montgomery Parks while helping preserve and enhance one of our most valuable natural resources.Working alongside experienced arborists and tree care professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in tree climbing, aerial operations, pruning, removals, rigging, and other specialized tree care practices. Through training, professional development, and field experience, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and build a rewarding career in urban forestry while making a lasting impact on Montgomery Parks' trails, natural areas, and green spaces."
About Montgomery Park's Urban Forestry Section: "The Urban Forestry Section cares for trees throughout Montgomery Parks and supports the safety, health, and long-term stewardship of the park system's tree resources. Tree crew members work together in field-based operations that include climbing, pruning, removals, hazard response, and specialized tree-care practices. Learn more about the Urban Forestry Section: https://montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/arboriculture/"
About Montgomery Parks: "Montgomery Parks is an award-winning park system and part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Supported by more than 1,000 dedicated employees, we care for 417 parks, including trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles including park operations, public programs, park planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well-maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs. Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect. Learn More About Montgomery Parks: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/"
Working Conditions: "Primarily works outdoors and at considerable heights in adverse weather conditions and around noise, vibration, dust, and hazardous materials.Works around power tools, power lines, wild animals, stinging insects, poison ivy, oak or sumac, and dead or dangerous trees and limbs.Frequently remains in a stationary position; balances and pulls while removing trees; operates vehicles, tools, and equipment; climbs ladders and trees; positions self to complete manual work; and moves equipment, tools, and supplies weighing over 100 pounds.Overtime and emergency on-call work may be required."
Additional Details (first occurrence): "The salary range shown reflects the approved pay range for this position. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Tree Worker/Climber job openings for 6 months or until qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting, whichever comes first. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings.We offer a flexible and competitive benefits package.This position is a union represented role covered by the MCGEO collective bargaining agreement."
Examples of Important Duties - four subsections:
1. Tree Climbing, Aerial Operations, and Rigging:
- Safely climbs trees using saddles, ropes, climbing hooks, safety lanyards, and other approved equipment and performs work from aerial lift equipment, as assigned.
- Uses ropes, pulleys, rigging systems, and lowering devices to remove or lower trees, limbs, and tree sections safely.
- Coordinates closely with ground crew members to maintain clear communication and safe operations during climbing, lowering, and removal work.
2. Tree Pruning, Removal, and Hazard Response:
- Operates chainsaws and hand tools to fell, prune, trim, and remove hazardous, diseased, damaged, dead, or unwanted trees and brush.
- Assists with inspections to identify hazardous trees, structural concerns, and tree-health issues and applies corrective action within established guidelines.
- Clears fallen trees and debris from roads, trails, creeks, bike paths, buildings, and other park areas and may respond to storm damage and tree-related emergencies.
3. Equipment, Vehicle, and Work-Site Safety:
- Inspects, operates, and maintains chainsaws, chippers, climbing and rigging systems, hand tools, radios, vehicles, trailers, and other tree-care equipment.
- Completes preventive maintenance and minor repairs, secures and accounts for equipment, and promptly reports mechanical concerns.
- Establishes safe work zones, uses required personal protective equipment, and follows applicable safety standards and procedures.
4. Crew Support and Work Documentation:
- Works with equipment operators, park maintenance employees, and other crew members to complete work-site setup, debris removal, cleanup, and restoration.
- Maintains accurate TreeKeeper records and completes required reports, forms, and related documentation.
- Contributes to a cooperative, safety-focused work environment and performs related park maintenance duties as assigned.
Important Skills And Characteristics:
- Knowledge of tree climbing, pruning, removal, rigging, tree-maintenance practices, local tree species, common diseases, and recognized industry safety standards.
- Skill in safely operating chainsaws, chippers, climbing and rigging systems, aerial lift equipment, hand tools, vehicles, trailers, radios, and related tree-service equipment.
- Ability to identify tree hazards, follow established procedures, select appropriate corrective actions, and complete physically demanding work at considerable heights.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, teamwork, and attention to safety when coordinating with crew members and working around the public.
- Ability to maintain accurate electronic and paper records and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing aerial tree work, technical rigging, hazardous tree removal, or storm-response operations
for prose 3. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading 4. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it 5. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail 6. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions 7. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text 8. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them 9. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones 10. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences Let me analyze the job posting content: The posting has: - Introduction/About the role (first paragraph) - About Montgomery Park's Urban Forestry Section - About Montgomery Parks - Working Conditions - Additional Details (salary range, bilingual, future openings, benefits package, union) - Examples of Important Duties (with subsections: Tree Climbing, Aerial Operations, and Rigging; Tree Pruning, Removal, and Hazard Response; Equipment, Vehicle, and Work-Site Safety; Crew Support and Work Documentation) - Important Skills And Characteristics - Preferred Qualifications - Additional Details (repeated) - Minimum Qualifications - Supplemental Information (Classification Specification, medical/drug testing, EEO, ADA accommodation) I need to organize this into appropriate sections. Let me think about the structure: 1. About the role - introductory paragraph 2. About the Urban Forestry Section - could be part of About the role or separate 3. About Montgomery Parks - could be part of About the role or separate 4. Working Conditions - this is substantive 5. Responsibilities/Duties - the "Examples of Important Duties" section with its subsections 6. Skills/Characteristics - "Important Skills And Characteristics" 7. Qualifications - both Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 8. Additional Details - salary, benefits, union, bilingual, future openings (but note: salary range is mentioned but not specific numbers, benefits package mentioned but not detailed) 9. Supplemental Information - classification, medical testing, EEO, ADA (but EEO is boilerplate to remove) The rules say: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them" - the posting mentions "salary range shown reflects the approved pay range" but doesn't give actual numbers, mentions "flexible and competitive benefits package" but no details, and mentions union. So I should not create separate Pay/Benefits sections, but could include this info in an Additional Details section. Also: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate" - so remove the EEO paragraph and ADA accommodation info. "duplicated lines" - the "Additional Details" section appears twice with identical content, so only include once. "application instructions" - remove the contact info for ADA accommodation. Now, let me structure the HTML:
About the role
...intro paragraph...
About the Urban Forestry Section
...description...
About Montgomery Parks
...description...
Working conditions
- ...each bullet...
Responsibilities
Tree climbing, aerial operations, and rigging
- ...
Tree pruning, removal, and hazard response
- ...
Equipment, vehicle, and work-site safety
- ...
Crew support and work documentation
- ...
Skills and characteristics
- ...
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- ...
Preferred qualifications
- ...
Additional details
...salary, bilingual, future openings, benefits package, union...
Classification
Tree Worker/Climber. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Wait, the rules say use for section headings. Should I use for subsections? The rules don't mention , but they say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It doesn't forbid for sub-sections. But to be safe, maybe I should keep all headings as and use
, but they say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It doesn't forbid for sub-sections. But to be safe, maybe I should keep all headings as and use
for sub-sections. But to be safe, maybe I should keep all headings as and use
or for sub-headings? However, the duties have clear sub-categories. I think using for prose." It doesn't specify heading levels beyond is acceptable semantic HTML for subsections. But the instruction says "use
for section headings" - it doesn't say "only use
". I'll use
for main sections and
for sub-sections within Responsibilities.
Alternatively, I could make each duty category a separate
but that would be many headings. Better to have one Responsibilities section with subsections.
Let me check the rules again: "Use
. I'll use
for main sections and
for sub-sections.
Now, I need to extract the content precisely.
Let me go through the text:
First paragraph: "Trees are an essential part of Montgomery Parks' landscapes, natural areas, and public spaces, and our team plays a vital role in keeping them healthy, safe, and thriving. Montgomery Parks is seeking a Tree Climber to join the Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division in Gaithersburg, Maryland. As a member of our tree crew, you'll perform tree maintenance and care throughout Montgomery Parks while helping preserve and enhance one of our most valuable natural resources.Working alongside experienced arborists and tree care professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in tree climbing, aerial operations, pruning, removals, rigging, and other specialized tree care practices. Through training, professional development, and field experience, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and build a rewarding career in urban forestry while making a lasting impact on Montgomery Parks' trails, natural areas, and green spaces."
About Montgomery Park's Urban Forestry Section: "The Urban Forestry Section cares for trees throughout Montgomery Parks and supports the safety, health, and long-term stewardship of the park system's tree resources. Tree crew members work together in field-based operations that include climbing, pruning, removals, hazard response, and specialized tree-care practices. Learn more about the Urban Forestry Section: https://montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/arboriculture/"
About Montgomery Parks: "Montgomery Parks is an award-winning park system and part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Supported by more than 1,000 dedicated employees, we care for 417 parks, including trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles including park operations, public programs, park planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well-maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs. Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect. Learn More About Montgomery Parks: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/"
Working Conditions: "Primarily works outdoors and at considerable heights in adverse weather conditions and around noise, vibration, dust, and hazardous materials.Works around power tools, power lines, wild animals, stinging insects, poison ivy, oak or sumac, and dead or dangerous trees and limbs.Frequently remains in a stationary position; balances and pulls while removing trees; operates vehicles, tools, and equipment; climbs ladders and trees; positions self to complete manual work; and moves equipment, tools, and supplies weighing over 100 pounds.Overtime and emergency on-call work may be required."
Additional Details (first occurrence): "The salary range shown reflects the approved pay range for this position. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Tree Worker/Climber job openings for 6 months or until qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting, whichever comes first. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings.We offer a flexible and competitive benefits package.This position is a union represented role covered by the MCGEO collective bargaining agreement."
Examples of Important Duties - four subsections:
1. Tree Climbing, Aerial Operations, and Rigging:
- Safely climbs trees using saddles, ropes, climbing hooks, safety lanyards, and other approved equipment and performs work from aerial lift equipment, as assigned.
- Uses ropes, pulleys, rigging systems, and lowering devices to remove or lower trees, limbs, and tree sections safely.
- Coordinates closely with ground crew members to maintain clear communication and safe operations during climbing, lowering, and removal work.
2. Tree Pruning, Removal, and Hazard Response:
- Operates chainsaws and hand tools to fell, prune, trim, and remove hazardous, diseased, damaged, dead, or unwanted trees and brush.
- Assists with inspections to identify hazardous trees, structural concerns, and tree-health issues and applies corrective action within established guidelines.
- Clears fallen trees and debris from roads, trails, creeks, bike paths, buildings, and other park areas and may respond to storm damage and tree-related emergencies.
3. Equipment, Vehicle, and Work-Site Safety:
- Inspects, operates, and maintains chainsaws, chippers, climbing and rigging systems, hand tools, radios, vehicles, trailers, and other tree-care equipment.
- Completes preventive maintenance and minor repairs, secures and accounts for equipment, and promptly reports mechanical concerns.
- Establishes safe work zones, uses required personal protective equipment, and follows applicable safety standards and procedures.
4. Crew Support and Work Documentation:
- Works with equipment operators, park maintenance employees, and other crew members to complete work-site setup, debris removal, cleanup, and restoration.
- Maintains accurate TreeKeeper records and completes required reports, forms, and related documentation.
- Contributes to a cooperative, safety-focused work environment and performs related park maintenance duties as assigned.
Important Skills And Characteristics:
- Knowledge of tree climbing, pruning, removal, rigging, tree-maintenance practices, local tree species, common diseases, and recognized industry safety standards.
- Skill in safely operating chainsaws, chippers, climbing and rigging systems, aerial lift equipment, hand tools, vehicles, trailers, radios, and related tree-service equipment.
- Ability to identify tree hazards, follow established procedures, select appropriate corrective actions, and complete physically demanding work at considerable heights.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, teamwork, and attention to safety when coordinating with crew members and working around the public.
- Ability to maintain accurate electronic and paper records and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing aerial tree work, technical rigging, hazardous tree removal, or storm-response operations