Forestry Crew Leader (Blue Greenway)

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Forestry Crew Leader will manage a four person crew that will be responsible for the maintenance of two resiliency sites, Ohio Creek and Blue Greenway. The Forestry Crew Leader will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance and upkeep of these two large projects and will be a working crew leader to assist the crew in managing these City properties. As a working arborist, the Forestry Crew Leader will prune and remove trees using tools, aerial lifts, and climbing gear while leading and training crews in proper maintenance and upkeep of trees along the two resiliency sites.
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.

Department Starting Hourly Rate: $25.80Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Leads Blue Greenway crew to complete work assignments provided by supervisor, begins tasks with job briefings, applies best arobricultural 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 crew members. 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 License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Valid Commercial Driver's License required at the time of employment.
• Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred.

Work Location:2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours:Sunday through Saturday. Hours vary, flexible schedule required.