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To be successful in this role you must bring:
- A combination of education, training and experience performing responsibilities similar to those listed above.
- Minimum of 5 years in the arboricultural field and experience with leading or directing crew level teams preferred.
- Must be a certified arborist
- Principles of tree biology
- TRAQ rating preferred
- Demonstrate experience in materials, methods, practices and equipment usage in tree maintenance, planting, preservation and pest management activities.
- Hands on knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
- Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.
- Demonstrate experience of types and level of maintenance, planting, preservation and pest management activities generally performed in an urban forestry program.
- Ability to manage occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work, including line clearance tree pruning
- Demonstrate record keeping and reporting procedures, including computerized maintenance systems.
- Ability to integrated pest management principles and techniques.
- Knowledge and experience with pesticide application regulations pertaining to pesticide use in the urban forest.
- Entrepreneurial methods and techniques used in the public sector.
- Ability to manage contractual services.
- Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license. Class A (CDL) license preferred.
Additional Information:
Physical Requirements*:
- Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
- Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Working Conditions
- Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
- May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
- May working at heights 4 - 10 ft.
- Ability to work safely in all types of outside weather conditions
- May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays.
- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- May be exposed to allergens, pollens, dust and fertilizers and pesticides
Work Standards
- When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.
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Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.