These positions are located at the National Mall and Memorial Parks, Division of Facility Management, Branch of Grounds and Trees. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 10/28/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This position is not eligible for remote work nor telework.

Duties

The major duties of the Arborist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform all phases of the tree maintenance activities including: operating heavy equipment, tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, tree climbing, anchoring, cabling, air spading pneumatic excavation, and all other phases of the most up to date arboreal practices. Operates vehicles with gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds up to 75 feet aerial platform, extendable boom, stake body and dump trucks, pick up trucks, chipper trucks, heavy duty forklifts, articulating loaders and snow plows. Responsible for the health and safety of arborist team, frequently conducts safety meetings with peers to alert them of hazards which might be encountered and to instruct them on the safe operation of equipment. Applies knowledge of arboriculture, horticulture, botany, plant physiology, tree crew operations, and general knowledge of plant pathology in performing daily assignments. Determines and recommends the type of pruning or treatment needed to carry out the arboriculture program. Applies knowledge of tools and equipment used in the arborist trade. Performs rigging and removal techniques in topping, sectioning, lifting and removal of large and/or technical trees. Capable of performing rigging and removal techniques in topping, sectioning, lifting and removal of large and/or technical trees. Can properly tie knots and hitches frequently used in tree climbing and rigging.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs tree maintenance, total tree removal and rigging and risk assessments of trees. This position is required to have at least one of the following certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), licensed as Maryland State Tree Expert (DNR), or certified by the state of Massachusetts. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. Quality Ranking Factor: Applicants who currently possess a Class B CDL may be placed ahead of other applicants, however, you will not lose consideration solely based on not having this skill. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address National Mall and Memorial Parks 1100 Ohio Drive SW WASHINGTON, DC 20024 US
• Name: Kara Gulvas
• Email: [email protected]