Salary: $55,958.00 – $99,106.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12603
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Facility Services Division
Opening Date: 07/18/2023
Closing Date: 8/18/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is one of the largest organizations servicing both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. In both counties, we manage the park systems and in Prince George’s County, we also develop and manage the public’s recreation programs.
Under the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest Division in Parks & Recreation. We provide high quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all of the parks and recreation facilities within Prince George’s County. We have six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry, Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Aquatics, Sustainability, Heavy Equipment and ADA) and the Administrative section.
We offer an: excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision, as well paid vacation/sick/holiday/personal days the first year; opportunities for advancement and steady employment. You may be required to come in for storm and emergency work.
We are seeking a Tree Climber/Maintenance Supervisor located in Horticulture & Forestry and specifically the Forestry section. Forestry is responsible for the maintenance, pruning and safe removal of all the trees (dead, declining and hazardous) located within 25,000 acres of land acquired by the Commission for 85 years, throughout the Prince George’s County parks system.
As a Tree Climber/Maintenance Supervisor, you would report directly to the Senior Urban Forester and be responsible for pruning and tree removal projects that range from a couple of hours to one week. You may be involved in 1,000 tree removals ranging 6 to 60 inches in diameter and pruning 2,000 to 3,000 trees in a year’s time frame. Some projects are complex and involve the use of cranes to remove larger trees. Other technical removal projects involve working around hiker-biker trails, playgrounds and recreation centers, ensuring that your tree maintenance activities do not damage the structures.
As Tree Climber/Maintenance Supervisor, you supervise an on-site tree crew, ensuring that the work is complete, crew hours are reported accurately, the crew observes all safety protocols (such as wearing personal protective equipment), and ensuring that all accidents are reported.
This position requires that you have a working knowledge of proper notching and wood lowering procedures, as well as, the ability to tie effective climbing knots. Rigging and bucket truck experience is a must. Also, as Tree Climber/Maintenance Supervisor, the ability to diagnose insects/diseases and accurately identify tree types is desired. As needed, you must be able to climb and work at heights of 100 or more feet in the air. You should also be a team player who gets along with other employees and has some supervision experience.
Examples of Important Duties
1. Park inspections for tree hazards: Conducts regular inspections of parks and other Commission property to identify hazardous diseased, dead, or unwanted trees and limbs which need removal or other treatment (e.g., pruning, fertilization). Checks Commission property lines to verify ownership of trees.
2. Work Program: Establishes group goals and objectives. Plans work, establishes and monitors deadlines, priorities staffing and equipment needs. Evaluates work operations, provides technical expertise, and inspects completed work. Coordinates projects with other Commission units.
3. Supervision: Supervises multiple crews and designated staff. Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates staff. Counsels staff on performance improvement. Initiates disciplinary action. Develops policies and procedures. Identifies training needs. Approves time cards and leave requests. Manages tree maintenance contract work.
4. Community Contact: Promptly responds to citizen inquiries concerning tree issues. Communicates with citizens to discuss Commission policies and procedures.
5. Maintenance and Safety: Establishes procedures for routine maintenance, repair, and security of tools, vehicles, and other equipment used by crews. Conducts routine safety inspections and provides maintenance and repairs. Maintains safety and legal compliance. Trains staff in the use of specialized equipment and related technical practices. Inventories tools and equipment.
6. Budget: Monitors and tracks expenditures in accordance with approved funds. Prepares purchase requisitions and check requests. Identifies equipment and supplies needed. Obtains bids and price quotes. Participates in budget formulation.
7. Research and Industry Trends: Conducts research and maintains current knowledge of tree care, standards, maintenance and trends. Provides technical assistance and support for presentations to community groups and others.
8. Records and Reports: Maintains various administrative records and correspondence such as Commission property maps, vehicle and maintenance logs, and time sheet data. Writes periodic administrative and operational reports (e.g., accident, injury, and equipment damage reports).
(Work Hours 6:30 am – 3:15 pm)
Salary ($55,958 – $99,106)
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in tree maintenance/climbing, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 4 years.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements at time of employment and in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
- Pass Commission medical examination.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Tree Maintenance Supervisor
Class B CDL is required at time of hire.
Class A restricted CDL License is preferred. If you do not have a Class A CDL, it must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Computer experience preferred
You may be required to work during emergencies and storms.
Indoor/Outdoor – Exposure to varied weather conditions. On call 24 hours.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.