Field Team Leader

Salary: $22.74- 27.47/ per hour (GS.8)

Work Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 1102 South Watkins Street

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Parks & Outdoors

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

The Field Team Leader supports field operations for natural resources stewardship and management on city-operated lands including Chattanooga Parks and Greenways, city-campus areas, and green infrastructure sites.  This position will work with the Natural Resources Project Coordinator, Natural Resources General Supervisor, and other staff to implement and monitor natural resource stewardship projects and is expected to spend a significant amount of time in the field. 

Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion, under the direction of the Natural Resources Supervisor.

SERIES LEVEL:  

This is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Coordinates and leads daily work activities for a team in the field for green infrastructure maintenance, native plant and pollinator garden installation and maintenance, invasive plant removal, and/or restoration projects. 

Assists with all aspects of successful natural resource management implementation. Duties may include ground preparation, seeding, planting, irrigation, weed control, or other tasks as necessary. 

Reviews and processes incoming work orders; Coordinates equipment, labor, etc. Works closely with Natural Resources Project Coordinator in making sure projects are implemented correctly by staff, including but not limited to Environmental Specialists.

Evaluates landscape sites for designs and improvements, including establishing soil conditions and gauging weather exposure; makes decisions for types of trees and plants for sites.

Ensures adherence to sustainable landscaping practices and maintenance plans. 

Coordinates greenhouse usage; ensures upkeep of greenhouse; assists with plant care at greenhouse. 

Develops a deep working knowledge of all equipment, infrastructure, project partners, and vegetation management techniques.

Collects and compiles field data with program data forms, GPS, cameras and other equipment. Ensures that accurate records of planting and seeding activity, herbicide applications, and irrigation activity are kept and delivered to the appropriate parties. 

Ensures adherence to established safety procedures, including adherence to OSHA and MUTCD safety regulations; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; ensures set up of safe work zones; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities as needed; oversees and coordinates general/preventive maintenance necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; plans and coordinates regular maintenance or necessary repairs. Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Communicates via telephone and/or email; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, manufacturers, vendors, the public, outside agencies and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems or give/receive advice/direction.

Responds to complaints and questions related to department op