March 26, 2019
Parks and Recreation Department
Starting Salary Range: $21.01 to $30.47 Hourly, DOQ
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Forester position will perform arboriculture and tree maintenance activities on city Right of Way such as pruning, trimming, removals, stump grinding and tree planting. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining specialized equipment including aerial bucket truck, chipper truck and chipper, skid loader, stump cutter, chain saws and other power and hand tools. The Forester may also assist with work scheduling, tree data inventory and work order management, (GIS based Treeworks™ , Main Trac and /or Lucity), snow removal operations and other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade with additional technical training in assigned areas. Requires three to four years of experience and/or combination with education in the field of arboriculture. This position also requires basic computer skills to assist with tree inventory & service requests and work order completion. Must be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area and have the ability to perform train seasonal staff and others. Strong communication and customer service skills are needed to effectively interpret and explain city arboriculture and urban forestry polices, ordinances, and procedures to citizens. This position does require the possession of or ability to obtain CDL and arborist certification within six months of hire. The successful candidate must pass a background check, post-offer City physical and drug screening.
| BENEFITS: | |
| Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: | Various dependent on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; free/discounted gym memberships, other wellness benefits/perks |
| Paid Time Off: | 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 9 Paid Holidays |
| Retirement: | Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) |