GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of forestry functions for the Minot Park District's Forestry Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

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  Provides assistance in maintaining the district’s urban forest in a safe and healthy manner.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment including dump trucks, bobcats, pay loaders, tractors, tree spades, stump grinders, brush chippers, and boom trucks.
• Participates in landscape projects including planting park and boulevard trees.
• Trims, prunes, tops, and cuts down trees throughout the district; removes tree roots and stumps.
• Responds to public inquiries and consults with homeowners regarding forestry related matter
• Inspects trees and shrubs and diagnoses issues with insects and/or diseases.
• Removes split and damaged limbs from trees.
• Assists in removing fallen trees and/or tree limbs from buildings and cars as required.
• Provides assistance in selecting tree species for planting and/or preparing landscape plans.
• May supervise work activities and/or provide training to assigned personnel as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree in Forestry, AND three years urban forestry experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minot Park District will be willing to train the right individual.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid North Dakota Commercial Driver's License or willing to obtain.
• International Society of Arborists (ISA) and First Aid/CPR certifications or willing to obtain.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of urban forestry.

• Various types of equipment and tools common to forestry work.

• Safety protocols relative to equipment operation
• Tree trimming and removal processes.

Required Skill in:

• Coordinating and performing a variety of forestry functions.
• Providing assistance in maintaining the district’s urban forest in a safe and healthy manner.
• Accurately diagnosing tree insects and diseases.
• Safely operating and maintaining departmental equipment and tools.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily outdoors and involves equipment operation, working at heights, and lifting of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.