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Forestry Crew Leader

Norfolk's Department of Parks & 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.

The Forestry Crew Leader is the lead member of a three-person crew made up of a crew leader, Tree Trimmer II and Tree Trimmer I and / or Equipment Operator which prunes, removes and stump grinds public trees. The Forestry Crew Leader reports to the Forestry Supervisor, maintains all required paperwork, and enters daily work performed in a log book. Arboricultural skills, customer service skills, organizational skills, and safety practices are applied to complete assigned tasks, communicate with customers, complete required paperwork, and lead the crew to safely and efficiently complete daily workload.

Department starting hiring salary : $46,589.

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

• Leads tree crews to complete work assignments provided by supervisor, begins tasks with job briefings, applies best arboricultural techniques, files daily work reports, makes log book entries and ensures compliance with OSHA, ANSI and VDOT safety standards.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives for equipment operators and tree trimmers. Conducts periodic performance reviews of crews.
• Responds to after hours emergency calls from supervisors, the city's emergency operations center and / or co-workers to remove fallen trees, cracked / hanging limbs during and after storms or vehicle accidents.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of crew vehicles and equipment by ensuring compliance with city standards and procedures and providing periodic OTJ training in arboricultural standards, equipment use and safety.

High school diploma required. Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational or technical nature. An associate's degree, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school preferred. Three years experience in professional tree care required. Three years of supervisory experience preferred or any combination of education beyond high school and experience.

Preferred licenses and / or certifications :

Work location : 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509. Work hours : Tuesday Friday, 6 : 30 AM 5 : 00 PM. Work hours may change seasonally, additional on-call schedule. Signing bonus : This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments : $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.