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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Forestry Technician Senior
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (80) Serv/Maint
Class Code: 14132 Salary Grade: ID0
Approved: July 28, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Using comprehensive knowledge, plant, prune, and care for trees on public properties and right-of-ways.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Prune trees for public safety, aesthetics, and tree health.
  2. Plant and water trees throughout the City.
  3. Operate power tools and/or heavy equipment, i.e., brush truck, water truck, winch truck, back hoe, bobcat, etc. to remove/maintain trees, stumps, branches, and debris.
  4. Operate aquatic weed harvester to clear away weeds, shrubs, etc. from lakes.
  5. Operate vehicles used in tree forestation and maintenance.
  6. Inspect trees for disease or pests and treat accordingly.
  7. Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
  8. Operate two-way radio.
  9. Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • Provides leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others. 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of forestry related experience.
  • One (1) year of additional relevant experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Must obtain Texas class "B" driver's license within three months of employment.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.