Summary: Essential job functions are to perform professional and technical work managing the urban forestry initiatives of the City Park Conservancy. Plans, manages and implements all urban forestry and arboricultural operations throughout New Orleans City Park. Will work across the entire park and will work across Departments within the park. The position will spend up to 60% of the time in the field and will be a direct report to the Director of Park Grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

Researches, prepares and implements specifications for tree plantings within the Park.
Conducts and implements a tree hazard assessment for Live Oak and other tree species throughout the park.
Coordinates all tree-related work with CPC staff, contractors, utility companies and other outside interests regarding trees in the park.
Inspects trees for quality, condition, defects, pests, disease and determine best management practices for corrective action.
Complete a digital tree inventory of trees in the park,.
Conducts or arranges for in-service training sessions involving arboricultural techniques, such as pruning, removal, pest control, planting, mechanical techniques and stump removal.
Prepares, controls and monitors budget in area of responsibility.
Develops material lists, cost estimates, sketches, plans and schedules.
Oversee contract management and procurement of material and services.
Supervise and enforce CPC safety and work procedures, trains employees in work procedures, including PPE, recognition and elimination of hazards in area of responsibility.

Working knowledge of computers;

Ability to read and comprehend maps;

Ability to work independently;

Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs;

Ability to safely operate equipment;

Ability to lead others;

Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc;

Ability to comprehend and abide to safety practices;

Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, park guests, employees and supervisors;

Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Operates equipment engaged in complex and routine maintenance and construction projects;

Interprets construction plans;

Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting equipment issues;

May serve as a supervisor leading a team in the absence of a supervisor

Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools used throughout the daily course of work.

May be required to assist with mowing, edging, weed eating and blowing of all assigned areas.

Basic understanding of mechanical operation of all equipment and ability to communicate to mechanic and repairs or maintenance needed.

Assisting other team members and departments as necessary

Supports and actively promotes New Orleans City Park’s safety programs.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group situations.

Spraying of herbicides may be required under supervisor guidance.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a college of recognized standing with major work in forestry, natural resource management, horticulture or related field.
A minimum of three years’ experience in the fields of urban forestry management, natural resource management, horticulture and/or landscaping.
Active and Unsuspended Driver’s License
Ability to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat.
Previous experience operating large heavy equipment.
Must be a Certified Arborist by the ISA.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, moving about from one worksite to another, occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Balancing and maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on moving surfaces is required. Stooping, climbing, bending at the waist, crouching, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing and pulling is required for this position.

The employee will frequently be required to complete repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers. Fingering, grasping, and feeling objects are required. The ability to safely operate machinery, power tools, and motor vehicles or heavy equipment will occur occasionally. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently in all directions.

The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machinery where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks such as technicians and mechanics, and operating heavy machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

The ability to speak and hear is required. The employee must be able to exchange ideas using the spoken word, in which they must convey detailed instructions to others to constantly exchange information and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee must have the ability to hear sounds at a normal speaking level with or without correction, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to inside conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, such as oil or other cutting fluids; extreme cold; extreme heat; wind, risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Sustainability Goals

City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.

We offer a competitive benefits package!

M-F, 1st shift

40 hours per week

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