Tree Climber Leader

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Tree Climber Lead assigned to the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Emergency Program. Responsibilities include protecting American agriculture and natural resources from endemic and exotic pests in order to enhance the competitiveness of American agricultural exports, while setting pace and providing quality assurance and monitoring treatment activities.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Works along other workers, setting pace, demonstrating proper work methods and providing quality assurance surveillance of the tree survey activities.

Coordinates the daily work assignments of climbers from program, other federal and state agencies, and contract climbers.

Inspects climbing equipment to ensure that it is in good condition and that it meets all safety requirements.

Ensures that needed plans, maps, safety gear and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.

Climb trees of heights routinely exceeding 100 feet using a rope and harness to inspect for pests, executes limb walks of distances of 20 feet or more.

Utilizing reference materials such as tree identification keys to identify every woody tree specific to the area and potential ALB host trees by genus and species.

Conduct tree inventories data such as diameter, property address, or location of trees using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and maps.

Conducts detection surveys and coordinate tree climbing work of Federal “first response” employees when new infestations are found, as well as serve as ground worker for rescues if necessary.