Forestry Crew Worker Full Time Recreation Services

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Essential Duties

Duties as Forestry Crew Worker include fuel reduction and hazard

mitigation within the Prescott Fire Wise Community. Duties may entail

brush clearing under adverse conditions related to climate and terrain.

May be required to assist in snow removal according to snow response

policy and procedures. Utilizing a variety of specialized tools,

equipment, and techniques on fuels management projects. Tools experience

may include chain saw, Pulaski, shovel, McLeod, rake, and other custom

tools, brush chipper, and pole saw. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of accepted safety practices and procedures to
  
  

preventinjury.

• Knowledge of fuel mitigation management techniques, methods, and
  
  

conditions.

• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand tools and chainsaws.
• Knowledge and skill of standard first aid procedures
• Knowledge and skill in both oral and written communication to
  
  

effectively interact with people at all levels, internal and

external to the organization, including the public.

• Knowledge of fuels management principles and creation of defensible
  
  

space and fuel breaks.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Arduous. Duties involve rigorous field work requiring above average

physical performance, endurance, and superior conditioning. Work

requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, recurring

bending, stretching, reaching, lifting, and carrying items over 50

pounds for possibly long distances in possibly adverse weather and

temperatures.

Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties and to

safely operate required equipment and City vehicles as needed.