Urban Forestry Survey Technician

Great-Parks-of-Hamilton-Count; Woodlawn (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ohio Public Employees RetirementSystem

Free or discounted park activities

Job summary

Great Parks of Hamilton County is seeking a Part Time Urban Forestry Survey Technician to support a dynamic Forestry team. The role offers exposure to diverse park environments across 18000 acres and seasonal duties from fieldwork to data tracking.

The position requires outdoor adaptability, basic forestry coursework, and readiness to perform hands-on tasks; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds is possible, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in associate's/bachelor’s degree program in forestry, botany, natural resources, or related field with coursework and/or experience in tree identification.
• Experience using professional GPS with ArcPad or Terra Sync software is a plus.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tree care operations in a ground support role.
• Traffic control, brush dragging, chipping woody debris, hauling equipment, and rigging during tree removals or pruning.
• During late fall and winter, evaluate and locate trees in parks.
• Support Plant Health Care applications, inspections of contracted work, and data entry.
• Respond to public inquiries and follow up on tree-related concerns; participate in tree planting projects.
• Inspect Legacy Trees and perform equipment maintenance; lift up to 50 pounds when needed.

Skills

Tree identification

GPS data collection

Data entry

Spreadsheet management

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree program in forestry, botany, natural resources, or related field

Tools

GPS

ArcPad

TerraSync

Job description

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Salary Range: $15.16 To $15.16 Hourly

Join our team as an Urban Forestry Survey Technician! Great Parks of Hamilton County is accepting applications for a Part Time Urban Forestry Survey Technician to assist our Urban Forestry team.

In this position you will have the opportunity few people have to see the many diverse and beautiful hidden gems throughout the 18000 acres that is Great Parks!

The Urban Forestry Survey Technician supports the Urban Forestry team in a wide range of tasks, with duties shifting based on the season. From spring through fall, the primary focus is assisting with tree care operations in a ground support role. Responsibilities may include traffic control, brush dragging, chipping woody debris, hauling equipment, and assisting with rigging during tree removals or pruning.

During the late fall and winter, the position primarily focuses on evaluation and location tracking of trees in parks. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, can adapt to changing tasks, and want hands-on experience in urban forestry.

Additional seasonal duties may involve:

• Supporting Plant Health Care (PHC) applications, including Emerald Ash Borer treatments
• Conducting inspections of contracted tree work
• Assisting with data entry, spreadsheet management, and research
• Responding to public inquiries and following up on tree-related concerns
• Participating in tree planting projects
• Performing equipment maintenance
• Inspecting and monitoring Legacy Trees
• Occasionally lifting or exerting force of items of varying weights upwards of 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: enrolled in associate's/bachelor’s degree program in forestry, botany, natural resources, or related field with coursework and/or experience in tree identification with leaf on and leaf off. Experience using professional grade GPS with ArcPad or Terra Sync software is a plus.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

Benefits include membership in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law