*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 person's 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 cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 784574.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. 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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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.
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