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The position involves administrative, technical, and managerial skills related to the Borough-owned natural resources. Work is performed independently under limited supervision with considerable latitude. Position typically requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly defined issues.  \nEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  \nThe list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.  \n• Manages the Shade Tree program; provides technical advice on tree care and evaluates each tree annually; provides landscape design for public spaces  \n• Develops long range management of tree resources and works closely with the Tree Commission as the staff liaison  \n• Researches, applies for, and manages applicable grants to further develop and improve sustainable Borough initiatives  \n• Makes recommendations for facility and equipment improvements or development of new facilities located in parks and open spaces. May serve as project manager for such projects.  \n• Responsible for coordinating park maintenance, projects and activities with Centre Region Parks and Recreation, as well as, oversee the parks in the Borough of State College.  \n• Makes recommendations for care of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants in all Borough parks and open spaces and develops and manages tree care contracts  \n~~•~~ Directs staff responsible for full life-cycle care of the public urban forest of the Borough and assists in overseeing the AmeriCorp staff and projects  \n• Approves invoices, prepares capital project recommendations, and estimates costs  \n• Reviews development plans for required landscaping and impact on public trees  \n• Signs off on final land development plan packet  \n• Serves as technical liaison with other townships  \n• Serves as weekend/holiday duty supervisor and responds to Emergency One Calls on a rotating basis.  \nSupervision:  \n• Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems  \n• Assesses and monitors workload, identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes  \n• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline and termination procedures  \n• Oversees and participates in the development of organization-wide and administration of various departmental budgets; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary  \n• Supervises and approves work hours for individuals assigned to the Borough as part of the trees and parks crew  \n• Assists in overseeing the AmeriCorp staff  \nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  \n• Knowledge of issues, laws, and regulations related to all areas of arboriculture  \n• Knowledge of insects and diseases affecting plants and the appropriate treatment to control them  \n• Knowledge of trees and annual and perennial plants appropriate for urban areas  \n• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial software  \n• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work  \n• Ability to use reasoning skills that minimize duplication of efforts, including ","cbCaioJVRl6UnLZg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioJVRl6UnLZg","pdf",170384,7,"English","# Work Objective\n## Examples of Essential Functions\n## Supervision\n## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n## Minimum Qualifications\n## Preferred Qualifications\n## Physical Requirements\n## Environmental Requirements\n## Sensory Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What is the core work objective of the Arborist?\",\"answer\":\"The Arborist oversees maintenance of environmental aspects of municipally owned land and parks and is responsible for the Shade Tree program.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities fall under the essential functions?\",\"answer\":\"The role manages the Shade Tree program, develops long-range tree resource management, coordinates park maintenance and projects, and makes recommendations for facilities, equipment, and landscaping impacts.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required for the position?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field plus two or more years of arboriculture experience, or an equivalent combination, including certification as a certified Arborist and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.\"}]","Arborist - Job Description - Essential Functions, Supervision, Qualifications | PDF",1789354992]