Posting number: 14470
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Urban Forestry
Job classification: Tree Trimmer II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Agriculture, Grounds & Landscaping, Forestry
Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is currently seeking a Tree Trimmer II within the Division of Parks & Urban Forestry. The Tree Trimmer II reports to a Forestry Crew Leader, is part of a crew, performs skilled arboriculture practices on street, park, and other City trees while using a rope and saddle, bucket truck, chipper, and other arboriculture related equipment. Tree Trimmer II’s lead their crew and maintain all required paperwork and daily work logs in the absence of their Forestry Crew Leader.
Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $51,099.42
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Two years' experience in professional tree care and one year or equivalent experience in supervision or equivalent combination of education beyond high school and experience.
Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. Norfolk neighborhoods are vibrant and inclusive places where caring neighbors want to live, invest, and participate.
The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the city government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk.
The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, and the City Manager. The Council also appoints members to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. For additional information, go to www.norfolk.gov.
