What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Town Forester position at Town of Parker, CO?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, this position assists with planning, organizing, and overseeing the work of employees in the maintenance of the Town’s urban forest, open space, trails, and building grounds. This position also assists with the technical and administrative functions in the development and management of the Town’s forestry, open space, and trail maintenance and operations programs.
*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*
Examples of Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.
- Ensures the Town’s urban forest, open space, and trails are maintained in excellent condition.
- Performs divisional maintenance as assigned: mowing, weed control/pesticide application, pest management, pruning, climbing, seeding, trail maintenance, snow removal, and other operations as required to maintain and enhance the Town's outdoor assets.
- Assists in the supervision of employees; conducts and oversees hiring, scheduling, employee feedback, performance reviews, staff training and development, discipline/termination, and employee recognition processes for assigned staff; creates weekly work reports for subordinates to direct and monitor weekly activities; leads work groups through projects/assignments in forestry, open space, and trails.
- Participates in snow removal of Town parking lots, trails, and sidewalks.
- Assists with monitoring and leading contract work and programs as directed; responds to complaints and/or concerns as directed.
- Participates in the setup, teardown, and cleanup of various special events to include tents, tables, chairs, and other event-related materials.
- Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels, tire pressure, and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
- Attends training as determined necessary to maintain certification and competencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Requires an associate’s degree in urban forestry, landscape horticulture, or a closely related field, supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in urban forestry, climbing, arboriculture, and open space maintenance with coursework in urban forestry, arboriculture, weed management, and horticulture.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver’s License, issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle operated; safe driving record and a minimum of 2 years of driving history.
Possession of or the ability to obtain the following certifications within one (1) year of hire: Valid Colorado Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements, CPR/First Aid, AED, Flaggers Certification, valid Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor Pesticide Applicator’s License (rangeland, right-of-way, turf, and ornamental).
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of trees and open space.
- Knowledge of tree and plant identification.
- Knowledge of proper tree and shrub pruning and removal techniques.
- Knowledge of best practices, techniques, and safety utilized in forestry and open space management.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform climbing using proper equipment, techniques, and standards.
- Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
- Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
- Skill in the provision of customer service.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy forestry, landscape, and construction equipment such as bucket trucks, chippers, backhoes, tractors, and dump trucks.
- Ability to operated and maintain small/light equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, rakes, shop equipment, and power tools.
- Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to understand and practice safety and best practices at the line level.
- Ability to work irregular hours or on-call weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or during emergency situations if needed.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Additional Information
Salary Information
Hiring Range: $34.23/hr-$41.08/hr
Full Range: $34.23/hr-$47.93/hrHiring Information
Position Closes: 12/19/2025
Spark Review: 12/26/2025
Interview Date: 1/5/2026
Please note: Spark/Video interviews will be sent out throughout the recruitment and prior to the close of the posting. If invited for a video interview, the interview must be submitted to move forward in the process.
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.
General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.
Heavy Physical Demands
This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance. .
Environment
Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in varied indoor and outdoor locations. The noise level is typically moderate but is variable depending on activities or location. This position frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery, handle potentially hazardous materials or biological substances. The employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, safety glasses, reflective vests, or hearing protection.
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.
You may enroll in the Town of Parker benefits if you are classified as a full-time employee and have completed the eligibility waiting period of 30 days. Coverage will begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The generous benefits package includes: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary term life insurance, 401(a) retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, educational assistance program, employee assistance program and a family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House. Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and the summary plan descriptions, which are subject to annual budget and appropriations by Town Council.
Salary : $34 - $41