Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Tree Care Specialist II to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Reports to 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly VA, 20151 and is dispatched to park locations county-wide. Performs skilled tree maintenance work; climbing trees to perform basic tree care services; removes diseased, dead, or undesirable trees from parkland and other designated County-owned property. Duties include the ability to remove trees, operate all Forestry equipment and vehicles (aerial lift, stump grinder, chipper, chainsaws, all necessary hand, and pole tools), and supervise a crew in the absence of a Tree Care Specialist III. Follow all safety policies and attend all safety and training meetings as required. Knowledge or ANSI Z-133 and A-100 as they pertain to daily operations. Duties are specialized due to hazardous nature and teamwork required of crew; and performs related work as required. This is a mid to upper-level position with FCPA Forestry Operations.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Leads a crew to complete all assigned work and act as crew supervisor in the absence of a Tree Care Specialist III;
• Prunes and removes diseased, dead or undesirable trees and limbs;
• Clears fallen trees from roads, trails and public access areas;
• Uses ropes, and other equipment to perform all tree care services which include tree removal, pruning and brush clearing;
• Uses multiple knots, rigging, motorized winches, and block and tackle to remove limbs or completely remove trees;
• Climbs trees to perform basic tree pruning and removal tasks;
• Maintains safe working conditions during tree operations by manually removing cut materials from work site and ensuring all work sites are established in accordance with applicable Fairfax County safety policies;
• Reports and monitors job site safety area, unsafe working conditions;
• Operates chain saw, pole saw, line-thrower, winches and all trucks and equipment, including aerial lift devices, brush chippers, stump grinding machines, and forestry truck;
• Loads and unloads trucks or other equipment;
• Conducts routine maintenance on assigned equipment;
• Drive assigned vehicle to job site;
• May be designated as emergency service personnel.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, trucks, equipment and tools used in tree care operations;
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precaution and practices in accordance with Fairfax County safety policies while engaged in tree maintenance work and using specialized tree service equipment;
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions;
• Ability to be physically active for up to 3 hours at a time;
• Ability to use all hand and power tools specific to tree work;
• Ability to climb trees may be required;
• Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain;
• Ability to lead a crew;
• Ability to work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
Graduation from high school or a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education; Plus four years of experience in tree care services or related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver's License

• Knowledge of and ability to operate chippers, stump grinder, chainsaws, and operations of the aerial lift (out riggers, manual operation of booms, safe positioning).
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply ANSI Z-133 and A-100 standards as they pertain to tree care operations.