Urban Forestry Survey Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Part Time Urban Forestry Survey Technician! Great Parks of Hamilton County is accepting applications for a Part Time Urban Forestry Survey Technician to assist our Arbor team. At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

The Urban Forestry Technician supports the Arbor team in a wide range of tasks, with duties shifting based on the season. From spring through fall, the primary focus is assisting with tree care operations in a ground support role. Responsibilities may include traffic control, brush dragging, chipping woody debris, hauling equipment, and assisting with rigging during tree removals or pruning.

Additional seasonal duties may involve:

Supporting Plant Health Care (PHC) applications, including Emerald Ash Borer treatments

Conducting inspections of contracted tree work

Assisting with data entry, spreadsheet management, and research

Responding to public inquiries and following up on tree-related concerns

Participating in tree planting projects

Performing equipment maintenance

Inspecting and monitoring Legacy Trees

Occasionally lifting or exerting force of items of varying weights upwards of 50 pounds.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, can adapt to changing tasks, and want hands-on experience in urban forestry.During the late fall and winter, the position primarily focuses on evaluation and location tracking of trees in parks, primarily in natural areas. This employee proceeds alone or is paired with other employees. Refers unusual or difficult problems or situations to immediate supervisor. Utilizes guidance from paper maps and digital handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to locate trees, identifies trees to genera and sometimes species level, evaluates tree health, tags and locates position of trees with GPS equipment. Answers questions from adjoining property owners and general public. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: enrolled in associate's/bachelor’s degree program in forestry, botany, natural resources, or related field with coursework and/or experience in tree identification with leaf on and leaf off. Experience using professional grade GPS with ArcPad or Terra Sync software is a plus.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

Benefits include membership in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law

Part-time