Arborist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position manages the urban forestry throughout the City, and acts as liaison with the electrical provider.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develops a tree and vegetation program in conjunction with the Horticulturist. Works independently to manage approved Vegetation programs through tree removal, trimming, planting and installation, inspections and making recommendations on tree species.

- Follows the direction of the Horticulturist on the tree work schedule. Emergencies and safety risks take precedence over the scheduled tree work.

- Performs tree inventories and evaluations, tree pruning, tree removal, tree cabling and bracing, and tree moving.

- Operates aerial lift, bucket truck, chipper, backhoe, all types of chain saws, ropes, spikes, and other tree related equipment.

- Identifies potential problems in the City such as tree disease infestation, potential threat of insect invasion as well as replacement of the urban green space. Assists City Horticulturist to develop treatment plans.

- Executes precautionary measures for approaching storms and responds to after effects of a storm.

- Works with Horticulturist to answer questions that City officials and residents have pertaining to trees.

- Assists with investigations on tree incidents, and accidents, and completes reports for the City's liability insurance provider.

- Maintains records of tree work completed throughout the City.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**The City of New Carrollton is a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment and random drug screenings are required to maintain a safe and drug-free work environment.

**All candidates considered for the position will be required to successfully pass a background investigation.