Assistant Town Forester

Under general supervision this position assists with planning organizing and overseeing the work of employees in the maintenance of the Towns urban forest open space trails and building grounds. This position also assists with the technical and administrative functions in the development and management of the Towns forestry open space and trail maintenance and operations programs.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Towns policies*

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Towns core values of integrity innovation commitment to quality service and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires an associates degree in urban forestry landscape horticulture or a closely related field supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in urban forestry climbing arboriculture and open space maintenance with coursework in urban forestry arboriculture weed management and horticulture.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Drivers License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle operated; safe driving record and a minimum of 2 years of driving history.

Possession of or the ability to obtain the following certifications within one (1) year of hire: Valid Colorado Class A commercial drivers license with air brake and tanker endorsements CPR/First Aid AED Flaggers Certification valid Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicators License (rangeland right-of-way turf and ornamental).

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Salary Information

Hiring Range: $34.23/hr-$41.08/hr

Please note: Spark/Video interviews will be sent out throughout the recruitment and prior to the close of the posting. If invited for a video interview the interview must be submitted to move forward in the process.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires use of general office equipment such as computers printers telephones and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary including but not limited to technical devices mechanical tools heavy equipment machinery public-safety-related items or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.

General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit stand walk reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects tools or controls. Duties may also require stooping kneeling crouching crawling climbing stairs or ladders and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively both in person and over the phone and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity depth perception peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Heavy Physical Demands
This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift carry push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance. .

Environment

Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in varied indoor and outdoor locations. The noise level is typically moderate but is variable depending on activities or location. This position frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes odors dust or airborne particles work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery handle potentially hazardous materials or biological substances. The employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves masks safety glasses reflective vests or hearing protection.

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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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