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Requisition Number: 46887   Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company  Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services  Employment Type: Regular  Job Type: Full Time  Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED  Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years  Travel Expectations: None    Climbing Foreman Trainee - Urban Forestry   JOB DUTIES: The Foreman Trainee is learning to lead 3-5 person tree crews to complete tree pruning and tree removal.  Foremen are responsible for utilizing the Safety Manual to safely and efficiently complete work orders as assigned by management.  This includes performing pre-climb inspections of trees before work begins.  Foremen work directly with the Manager to mentor and train new employees.  The Foreman Trainee position is intended to introduce experienced climbers to Davey Company Culture & develop them into full-time Foremen.   QUALIFICATIONS: -Experience pruning to ANSI A300 standards. -Comfortable climbing on DRS/SRS Rope System -Abillity to set a tie-in-point utilizing Throwball and Throwline -Proficiency tying Climbing Hitches, Termination Knots, & Rigging Knots -Dedication to safe chainsaw operation and maintenance -Prior Experience with Sectional Tree Removal utilizing techniques to minimize Dynamic Loads -Prior Experience felling with open-faced notch, bore cutting, and use of wedges for directional control Valuable qualifications, but not required: -CTW-Climber Specialist, ISA Certified Arborist, and/or CTSP -Class A or B CDL with Air Bakes -Aerial Lift Experience -Crane Experience -Grapple/Log Truck Experience   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training courses.   Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. Visit Davey Website: WWW.DAVEY.COM Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information     The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com .

Dates; 4/20/20-8/14/2020 Position Summary:  The Leader will assist in the successful completion of MCC natural resource and community service projects, on-site management of a crew, monitoring of crew dynamics to ensure a high level of crew motivation and functioning, as well as the delivery of the full range of MCC programs.  This is not a 9-5 job, rather a commitment to service and an experience where long hours and extended time away from your home base are to be expected. High School and Middle School Expedition Leaders and their crews will camp for the full duration of their youth members’ terms, often times in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions.  All Nation and Youth Conservation Corps Leaders will be locally-based programs with the potential for episodic overnights with their crews throughout the season.   All Nations Expedition Leader : Lead a combination of day and overnight expeditions for (Indigenous) middle school and high school aged teens from communities outside the regional office location in daily outdoor service projects in multiple locations near the population center which they serve.  Leaders will work side-by-side with teachers, school staff and public land representatives, with crew sizes of 6-12 participants. Expedition Leader : Lead overnight service expeditions for Middle School and High School youth that vary in length from one week to four weeks.  Leaders engage and mentor crews of approximately 6 youth members on natural resource projects in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.   Other duties include establishing and maintaining good working relationships with regional staff, members, project technical advisors, youth, and volunteers to ensure the successful on-site management of crews and monitoring of crew dynamics to ensure a high level of crew functioning and ensures that policies and procedures are followed by all members of their crew. Work may include building or maintaining trails, building fences, and habitat restoration, among many other types of projects, but not all Leaders will work on all types of projects. The Leader is an AmeriCorps participant and is entitled to the benefit package offered all AmeriCorps participant. The Leader and co-Leader are part of a leadership team working under the supervision of the Youth Program Coordinator. This position will have recurring access to vulnerable populations.     Expedition leaders will have the opportunity to earn certifications such as Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Chainsaw and Crosscut certifications, and participation in workshops such as Facilitative Leadership, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and managing Behavior Using Restorative Justice.  The EL will apply acquired skills and knowledge in the mentoring and support of youth expedition participants.   Programmatic Duties: Oversee implementation of all elements of the youth program, including formal education curriculum and other education components, successful performance of crew and camp roles, and technical and camp-life skills Provide guidance and support to youth members during day work projects and overnight camping experiences to ensure quality work performance and crew well-being Communicate and organize work in conjunction with the partner/technical advisor and assure project completion to the satisfaction of partner expectations Ensure safety as the top priority during all MCC activities and projects and promote a culture of safety Make recommendations to regional staff for fair and appropriate discipline of youth members as needed Promote a positive public image for the MCC by wearing the MCC uniform and acting in a professional and respectful manner at all times while representing MCC Attend at least one public meeting and volunteer with local non-profit groups or agencies Assist with parent orientation   Qualifications: High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED 21 years old on the start date of the program Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools and sometimes backpacking with full packs of 60 – 70lbs Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools Effective written and oral communication skills   Encouraged Aptitude: Demonstrates strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment Embraces willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 15-30 days at a time Commitment to completing term; available for duration of entire term of service Passion for working with youth and the outdoors   Desired Additional Qualifications: Trained on Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification Experience working with youth ages 11-18     MCC seeks to provide access and opportunity to a diverse group of staff and participants, while continuing to identify and reduce barriers to being involved in our organization and programs.  We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.