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Forestry Technician Trainee (Vacancy) Print ( Apply  Forestry Technician Trainee (Vacancy) Salary $22.77 - $29.26 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 24-3759-V2 Department 51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Division Recreation and Parks Opening Date 08/23/2024 Closing Date 12/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Definition Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning to prune trees on and remove trees from City property; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Learns to prune and remove trees using chain saws and pole saws; Learns to climb trees using ropes and saddle to reach limbs to prune or remove; Assists in operating machinery such as chipper, log loader,and stump grinder; Learns to maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, greasing parts,and sharpening or replacing chainsaw and chipper blades; Learns to perform safety inspections on ropes, saddles, chain saws,and other equipment; Assists with planting and maintaining trees on City property; Follows prescribed safety rules at all times; Cleans worksite of debris upon job completion using rakes, brooms,and shovels; Drives trucks to and from worksite; Learns how to utilize hand-held GPS equipment to document and transmit the coordinates of tree locations; May assist with emergency storm response on a twenty-four hour basis. Minimum Qualifications Six (6) months of experience pruning and/or removing trees using a rope and saddle method for tree climbing; OR successful completion of post-secondary coursework (nine (9) semester hours or twelve (12) quarter hours) in forestry, tree care, or related coursework; OR successful completion of a vocational program in natural resources, forestry, or closely related field. Substitution(s): A certificate of completion of an approved tree climbing course from an institute recognized by the Tree Care Industry Association or the International Society of Arboriculture may substitute for the experience or education requirement. Possession of a valid driver's license. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 24-3759-V2 Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Whitney Washington Columbus Recreation and Parks Department 1111 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43205 P: (614) 645-5179 E: WHWashington@columbus.gov The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employe The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: Medical Dental Vision Short-term Disability Life Insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. 01 Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application. Yes No 02 Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements? Yes No 03 Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework. Yes No Required Question Agency City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

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