Arborist I or II

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Reports to: Manager - Tree Care Department: Tree Care Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt About the Central Park Conservancy: Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved urban public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of close to $2 billion in the restoration and management of the Park which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year. The Conservancy's mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $120 million. Position Summary Working under the general supervision of the Tree Care Manager, the primary responsibilit ies of the A rborist include conduct ing tree assessments , prescribing tree work, coordinati ng tree service requests, supervising c ontractors , responding to emergency and storm - related events, monitoring pest and disease issues (IPM), and carrying out arboricultural best management practices and techniques to conserve and maintain a healthy and expanding tree population . Other responsibilities include digital record keeping of tree -related work tasks, collaborative management and implementation of tree care work programs , and adherence to all initiatives and policies set by the Tree Care Manager. It is expected that the Arborist will work across departments and with other staff of the Central Park Conservancy, to support the overall goals of the organization's inter-departmental work, and to work as part of the team with the Parks Operation department to facilitate daily routine park management. Summary of Essential Job Functions: Daily Technical Operation Working as part of a team to inspect, plan, prioritize, and review all daily tree care operations and programs. Respond to internal and external tree service requests, including assessing tree sites, prescribing and carrying out any necessary mitigation or follow-up work . Carry out arboricultural work operations such as tree climbing, operating aerial lift, brush chipper and chainsaw for pruning, removals, cabling and other necessary tree related work tasks as assigned. Ensure all arboricultural work operations comply to industry, organizational, and governmental safety and other established standards. Provide technical service and advice to inter-departmental staff as needed. Visually identify tree conditions requiring more detailed assessment and perform tree inspections using advanced diagnostic tools. Identify and monitor trees for pests and diseases, participate in developing strategies for implementation of Integrated Pest Management treatments for related pest and disease issues. Choose and prepare sites for tree plantings, including participating in tree species selections, supervising tree planting operations and conducting necessary follow up to ensure successful establishment. Monitor and inspect the health of trees and perform or prescribe any necessary mechanical or chemical applications for plant health care needs. Conduct periodic surveys or re-surveys of Central Park ' s urban forest, identifying and recording tree species, site information, and any measurements and updates related to maintaining a tree inventory utilizing associated technologies and software. Use computer to maintain digital records of daily work tasks and written reports. Work with Manager to develop, plan and review annual work plans, tree care policies and procedural documents. Contract Supervis ion The organization of and implementation of all contracted work schedules to meet daily and weekly workloads and projects based on evaluation, prioritization, and selection of tasks from tree care database . Guides and provides technical assistance and follow-up with tree care contractors. Monitors and ensures contractor engagement, productivity, compliance, and status of work assignments. Collaboration & Communication Assist in the preparation of special events as needed. Cooperate with other staff within the department and other department personnel in completing assigned tasks. Displays the necessary initiative and dependability to work alone or in groups. Adhere to all organizational standards and requirements. Interact with Park patrons in a professional manner. Related Work Respond to emergency situations, including, but not limited to, storm and snow events. May be called upon to work shifts including nights,

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