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Seasonal Arborist

Hyde Park, New York, USA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$29.96/hr - $34.95/hr

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is seeking a Seasonal Arborist. This role involves performing assessments, risk evaluations, and maintenance of trees and shrubs to ensure their health and safety, including pruning and planting activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs annual and comprehensive condition assessment of trees to determine the health & vigor, and structural stability of trees through the knowledge of tree identification, structure and their functions

Performs risk (hazard) assessment of trees to determine the presence of tree defects that have the potential to fail, resulting in personal injury and/or property damage

Prunes trees and shrubs in accordance with industry standards to achieve desired objectives (e.g. reduce risk of failure, improve fruit & flower production, etc.) using handsaws, pole saw, and chainsaws

Plants/transplants trees and shrubs using proper plant selection and planting techniques while considering the latest know research and technology developments

Ascends/descends trees using a variety of climbing methods to perform arboricultural operations aloft

Qualification

Tree identificationRisk assessmentPruning techniquesClimbing methodsUse of toolsMaterialsDexteritySafety awarenessInterpret instructionsTechnical practicesUse of measuring instruments

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

A uniform allowance will be provided

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

Government Housing may be available

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected

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, etc. (other than blueprints)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of materials

Dexterity and Safety

Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet

Ability to lift weights up to 75 pounds

Long periods of physical exertion

Prolonged exposure to repetitive motion