ARBORIST II

General Statement of Duties

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Under direct oversight, the Arborist II performs skilled arboricultural work amongst a team of experienced arborists, within City of Cincinnati rights-of-way, parks, and other public properties. In this Role, the Arborist II will climb or utilize an aerial lift, to remove dead and dangerous trees, and regularly perform structural pruning to uphold the long-term integrity of public trees. In addition, the scope of work includes stump removal, tree planting, pest/disease management, emergency response during and after storms to remove trees and hazards, and other maintenance of public trees. The Arborist II will also perform general maintenance of equipment and vehicles, and other job-related duties as required.

Additional Information

Cincinnati Parks is seeking an experiencedtree care worker to apply to ourArborist II position. The Arborist IIwill work as part of a team of experienced arboristsunder the guidance of the Lead Arborist performing general tree care operations within the City of Cincinnati along rights-of-way, within parks, and other public properties. The Arborist II will be expected to work aloft, either with rope and saddle or utilizing an aerial lift, to remove dead and dangerous trees, and regularly perform structural pruning to uphold the long-term integrity of public trees. Additionally, they may work on the ground in support of other arborists on larger removals, assisting with traffic control, or in rigging operations.Additionaltree care activities covered by this position include planting, pest/disease management, risk inspections,and stump grinding. This position will also include opportunities for continued skill development and a focus om continuing education in the field of arboriculture.Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

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