Forestry Technician

Minot Park District•Minot, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.