What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forestry Technician position at City of Aspen?
Forestry Technician
*Up to $1,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:
- Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
- Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
- Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
- Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
- Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
- Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.
The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title : Forestry Technician
Department: Parks
Classification: Non-exempt
Position Summary: Forestry Field Technicians are stewards of the City of Aspen urban forest and perform essential maintenance tasks related to upkeep of this area throughout the summer , c onsistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of The City Forester .
Essential Job Functions:
Community Forestry
- Tree removal and planting, pruning, trimming, and chipping of trees throughout City
- Operates chainsaws, handsaws, and woodchippers
- Frequently works at heights
- Operates mowers, cars/trucks, electric and gas work carts
- Frequently interacts with the general public
- Must follow proper safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
City Organizational Values :
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Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
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Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
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Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
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Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
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Communication : Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
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Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain within 30 days of start date.
NOTE: This position requires a criminal background check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Position Type and Work Hours:
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Seasonal full time, hours may vary with workload.
Work Environment:
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Outdoors /offsite: Position involves exposure to a variety of weather conditions and temperatures; requires a full range of body movements.
Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time .
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.