Climber & Pruner Training Program Trainer

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Parks is looking for experienced forestry staff to supervise and instruct participants in the Climber & Pruner Training Program. Trainers will conduct classroom and hands-on instruction in arboriculture tree work safety tree climbing and rigging vehicles and equipment as well as evaluate apprentices proctor exams and more.

Major Responsibilities
-Under general direction of the Climber & Pruner Training Program Manager develop coordinate and organize daily work assignments for trainees on various topics related to Parks forestry operations and the duties of forestry Climber & Pruners.
-Ensure that working conditions at assigned locations are safe and that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
-Perform and demonstrate all Climber & Pruner duties including proper tree climbing rigging and operation of all forestry tools vehicles and machinery.
-Report on class progress performance and any disciplinary issues accidents and incidents that may occur. Take the appropriate action and maintain records.
-Provide regular feedback to staff and update program management on individual staff progress.
-Prepare all relevant class materials/tools needed to carry out daily lessons. Maintain tools machinery vehicles and equipment in proper working condition.
-Enforce Parks rules and regulations within park areas and terms and conditions of licenses and permits issued by the agency.
-Coordinate site preparation staff and equipment transportation seating clean up and site restoration.
-Use a computer to perform record keeping and other required tasks such as presentations lesson plans and schedules.
-Perform the duties of a Park and Recreation Manager in that persons absence.

Qualification Requirements
*Note: Only current permanent Park Supervisor Level 2 Park Supervisor Level 1 and Climbers & Pruners are eligible to apply.

Work Location: Passarelle Building Queens

How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to and search for Job ID# 784574.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus two years of full-time satisfactory experience in gardening grounds maintenance in the automotive trades in the building construction or maintenance trades or as a climber and pruner or tree worker performing climbing and pruning duties. One year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in 1 above; including one year in a supervisory capacity; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. Two years of college education may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a minimum of one year of supervisory experience as described in 1 above.

License Requirement
Within one year of the date of appointment all candidates must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class B valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time