AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Arborist
SUMMARY: Exceptionally talented Arborist with huge background in providing professional, technical and supervisory work developing, implementing and maintaining an Urban Forestry Program.
Summary of Qualifications
Seven years experience.
Thorough knowledge of arboricultural practices and procedures.
Strong knowledge of the intent and needs of a Street Tree Program.
Exceptional knowledge of New York's trees, shrubs, flowers, ornamental plants, and other plant life.
Remarkable knowledge and competence in forest management, silviculture, reforestation, watershed management, botany, plant physiology, entomology, landscape design, pathology, and plant and tree anatomy.
Profound knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in arboriculture.
Sound knowledge of governmental budget procedures.
Immense knowledge of computers and relevant software.
Great knowledge of City laws and ordinances relating to trees.
Uncommon skill in managing the program and operations of a Street Tree Division including personnel and financial management.
In-depth skill in establishing goals and objectives and developing comprehensive plans.
Exceptional ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.
Uncommon ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Sound ability to deal effectively and tactfully with public relations problems.
Remarkable ability to plan, schedule, organize, supervise, counsel and discipline subordinates effectively.
Exceptional ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Professional Experience
City of New York Civil Department, New York, NY 2002 - Present
Arborist II
Coordinate and administer the City Street Tree Program.
Plan work and assign crews and equipment for planting, maintaining, and removal of City trees and other plantings on public property.
Instruct crew leaders in their duties and advise them about problems.
Supervise, plan and coordinate work of subordinate.
Inspect work performed in the field to assure standard operating procedures are followed and performance standards are met.
Assist in administering City Tree Ordinance and standards.
Recommend policy on arbor activities and establish bid procedures and long-term program goals and objectives.
Recommend selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.
Supervise records maintenance of employees' time and materials used.
Authorize payment of purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Prepare reports reflecting progress costs.
Review site plans and make recommendations on trees and ecosystem preservation.
Receive complaints from general public regarding trees and other plants, inspect trees, and assign crews to repair damage.
Perform periodic inspections and prepare reports and recommendations concerning conditions and needs of trees.
Provide public information on tree care procedures by presenting speeches and preparing informational materials.
Attend work on continuous and regular basis.
City of New York Civil Department, New York, NY 1998 - 2002
City Arborist I
Implemented and enforced the Tree Preservation Article of the Land Disturbance Act.
Implemented and enforced the landscaping requirements of the local zoning regulations.
Reviewed landscaping and tree preservation plans; inspected sites to determine compliance with City requirements.
Prepared landscaping plans; performed on-site evaluations; provided design assistance relating to public improvement projects.
Set and maintained high standards of quality.
Worked with the general public, contractors, developers, builders and co-workers in sometimes stressful situations.
Performed related duties as needed or assigned.
Education and Professional Training
Certified Arborist: The Society of Arboriculture
Bachelors Degree in Botany, New York University, NY (1998)