Climber & Pruner Training Program Trainer

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Parks is looking for experienced forestry staff to supervise and instruct participants in the Climber & Pruner Training Program. Trainers will conduct classroom and hands-on instruction in arboriculture, tree work safety, tree climbing and rigging, vehicles, and equipment, as well as evaluate apprentices, proctor exams, and more.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction of the Climber & Pruner Training Program Manager, develop, coordinate, and organize daily work assignments for trainees on various topics related to Parks forestry operations and the duties of forestry Climber & Pruners.
• Ensure that working conditions at assigned locations are safe and that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform and demonstrate all Climber & Pruner duties, including proper tree climbing, rigging, and operation of all forestry tools, vehicles, and machinery.
• Report on class progress, performance, and any disciplinary issues, accidents, and incidents that may occur. Take the appropriate action and maintain records.
• Provide regular feedback to staff and update program management on individual staff progress.
• Prepare all relevant class materials/tools needed to carry out daily lessons. Maintain tools, machinery, vehicles, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Enforce Parks rules and regulations within park areas and terms and conditions of licenses and permits issued by the agency.
• Coordinate site preparation, staff and equipment transportation, seating, clean up, and site restoration.
• Use a computer to perform record keeping and other required tasks such as presentations, lesson plans, and schedules.
• Perform the duties of a Park and Recreation Manager in that person's absence.

Qualification Requirements *Note: Only current permanent Park Supervisor Level 2, Park Supervisor Level 1 and Climbers & Pruners are eligible to apply.

Work Location: Passarelle Building, Queens

How to Apply All Applicants: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 784574. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, plus two years of full-time satisfactory experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, in the automotive trades, in the building construction or maintenance trades, or as a climber and pruner or tree worker performing climbing and pruning duties. One year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; including one year in a supervisory capacity; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Two years of college education may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a minimum of one year of supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirement Within one year of the date of appointment, all candidates must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class B valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.