Tree Worker II / Arborist

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Tree Worker / Arborist. The Presidio of San Francisco was once an Army base; it’s now a new kind of national park. The Presidio’s richly forested and designed setting is one of the Army’s most impressive accomplishments in landscape architecture. No other military installation in the nation has ever undertaken landscape planning on such a grand scale. A soldier standing on the Presidio’s windy ridgeline during the Civil War years would have written home about sandy dunes and the open prospect to the bay. Beginning in the 1880s, the Army planted a vast eucalyptus, pine, and cypress forest. Thousands of trees were planted along the Presidio’s ridges and entrance gates. Today, the 300-acres forest is the largest feature that contributes to the Presidio’s National Historic Landmark District. It also provides a habitat for birds and other wildlife and respite from the city for human visitors.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced tree worker in all aspects of arboriculture and urban forestry who is able to fulfill the obligations of the Vegetative Management Plan.

This is a full-time role with benefits and a minimum pay of $48.52 per hour.  Applications received by October 29, 2021, will receive first consideration. We are planning to hold structured interviews the week of November 8, 2021, a practical climbing skills evaluation the week of November 15, 2021, make a job offer in December, and set a work start date in December 2021.

Responsibilities

• Fells trees, clears land and prepares soil, plants, stakes and mulches with preparation, installation and maintenance for the establishment of new trees in reforestation sites
• Prunes or removes trees and stumps using chain saws, handsaws, pole saws, pole pruners, stump grinders, wheel loaders, track loaders and various other tools and equipment
• Climbs trees with ropes and harness both with and without the use of climbing gaffs and or works from an aerial lift to remove dead, dying, diseased, damaged and hazardous limbs or trees
• Cuts, stacks, hauls, loads and chips brush, logs, stumps and other debris utilizing chipper, front end loader, trucks, trailers and other tools and equipment
• Drives vehicles requiring a Class B driver's license hauling forestry equipment materials and supplies
• Safely and proficiently applies the proper use of rigging for the removal of limbs and heavy wood utilizing slings, ropes, blocks, knots, lowering devices and other hardware and equipment
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment and maintain the shop and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition
• Monitors self and crew and public safety; verifies proper use of traffic control devices, sets out cones, barriers and warning signs and utilizes safe work practices for tree work as set out in both ANSI and OSHA standards
• Responds to tree related emergency calls occasionally after hours and or weekends
• Works with Volunteers on Forestry sponsored events
  Cuts grass and tall weeds by use of string trimmers, brush cutters and high weed mowers
• Responds as appropriate to questions from public, residents, tenants and Presidio staff using principles of good customer service; reports any problems or issues to the Forester
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least 5 years verifiable tree climbing experience as a qualified arborist as defined by ANSI Z133 (2107)
• Valid State of California Driver's License Class B or higher (Class A within 6 months)
• Ability to operate a variety of tree maintenance equipment and tools such as chain saws, block and tackle, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts
• Knowledge of ropes, knots, rigging and hitches and climbing trees to a height of 100 feet or more
• Knowledge of the qualities and characteristics of most trees found in the Presidio
• Advanced knowledge of tree pruning and removal in accordance with ISA pruning standards and BMP's
• Ability to work safely in compliance with ANSI and OSHA standards and established safety practices including aerial rescue
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and other Trust employees
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Tree Worker Certification or Qualified Arborist as defined in ANSI Z133 (2017)
• Qualified Incidental Line Clearance Certification or possession of comparable education, training, and on-the-job-experience as defined in ASNI Z133 (2017) Section 4.2.4
• Proficient operation of heavy equipment including front end loader, skid steer, stump grinder, aerial lifts, and others as directed

Desired Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist
• Verifiable Aerial Lift Certification
• Verifiable experience working with and around cranes for tree removal
• Utility Arborist Certification
• Municipal Arborist Certification
• Board Certified Master Arborist Certification
• TRAQ Certified

CLICK HERE to apply, download the employment application from the website.

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Forester to directs all aspects of the forestry and arboricultural programs of the Presidio Trust.  The Presidio, formerly a 1,491-acre Army base, is now a new kind of national park. The park offers unique recreation, hospitality, and educational opportunities, and is home to thousands of residential and non-residential tenants. The Land and Building Stewardship Division maintains the important infrastructure necessary to sustain the equivalent of a small city, including fire protection, utilities, water treatment, transportation, roads, trails, and signs. 

Our ideal candidate brings a working knowledge of all aspects of forestry and arboriculture. By directing reforestation projects, hazardous tree removals and a comprehensive urban forestry program keeping the Presidio in compliance with the Vegetation Management Plan.

Applications received by October 4, 2021, will receive first consideration. We are planning to hold the first round of interviews beginning the week of October 18, 2021, the second round of interviews the week of November 1, 2021, make a job offer by the end of November 2021, and set a work start date in December, 2021.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and direct all aspects of forestry and arboricultural management.
• Organize, assign, and direct crew(s) engaged in pruning, removal, planting, care, and maintenance of trees throughout the Presidio.
• Serve as the Trust expert regarding forest and arboricultural resources in meetings/consultations with other local, state, and federal agencies.
• Prepare and update resource management plans for Area B of the Presidio to insure preservation, protection, and enhancement of forest and arboricultural resources as specified in relevant laws and planning documents.
• Develop, coordinate, and preview plans of all programs that affect the forest and arboricultural resources of the Presidio.
• Identify the boundaries of forestry and arboricultural resource problems and issues, the information needed to resolve the issue, and the criteria and technique to use in addressing issues and problems.
• Analyze data and prepare studies and reports on the impact of various management and public practices on a resource.
• Develop detailed contract specifications, task statements, quality of work criteria, and related specifications for use in obtaining specific kinds of work and services through competitive contract and acquisition channels.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and other interested parties regarding Presidio forest management.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 
Directly supervises up to nine (9) employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; conduct performance appraisals; authorize time off; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in forestry or a related field and
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in the field of urban forest management. 
• Valid Class C driver’s license. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
• Manage and respond effectively orally or in writing to the most complex or sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to develop and make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics internally and to public groups.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems associated with forestry and arboriculture.
• Ability to manage with a variety of abstract and concrete variables; and establish and maintain positive working relationships

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiar with the flora of Northern and Central California
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to complete time sensitive projects
• Education and Experience in the field of Forest Management, Utility Forestry, Urban Forestry, Conservation and Preservation, Arboriculture and Tree Care, Reforestation and Environmental Restoration, Integrated Pest Management, Construction Impacts, Fire Ecology and the use and maintenance of applicable forestry equipment.
• Experience or education in the sciences of botany, silvics, forest measurement, dendrology, forest entomology and pathology, arboriculture, ecology, soils, timber estimating and forest finance.
• Certification from International Society of Arboriculture, Society of American Foresters, or state agency. 
• Experience with budgeting procedures and practices.
• Experience with personnel management principles and practices.
• Experience supervising or directing others in the completion of tasks and/or managing major projects for a current or previous job.
• Experience reviewing, employing and/or training others in Best Management Practices (BlMPs).
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems to manage inventories, conduct analysis, and develop maps for forestry applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, program staff, property owners, public officials, representatives of industry and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

CLICK HERE to apply, download the employment application from the website.