Attachment_5_QUALIFICATIONS_FINAL.docx

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CATO - FY26 HAZARD TREE PKG 1
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This is a Personnel Qualifications attachment that establishes minimum staffing requirements and certifications for a hazard tree mitigation project for the National Park Service (CATO - FY26 Hazard Tree Package 1).

The document specifies labor categories with corresponding experience requirements and mandatory certifications. Key personnel required on staff before award include a Senior Manager/Professional Consultant with five years of experience on government or large-scale tree projects and either ISA Certified Arborist or Maryland Licensed Tree Expert credentials, and a Certified Arborist On-Site Supervisor with five years of experience in municipal or large-scale tree projects who oversees daily operations, quality control, and safety. Additional required personnel include Climbing Arborists (Skilled Laborers) with three years of experience performing aerial pruning and tree removal; Skilled Laborers and Basic Laborers with three years of experience assisting with ground-level arboreal tasks; Equipment Operators (Loader/Skid Steer/Track Lift and Crane) with three years of experience and crane certification when applicable; Flaggers with one year of traffic control experience and American Traffic Safety Services Association certification; and Sawyers with one year of experience operating chainsaws. All personnel must demonstrate knowledge of ANSI Z133 Safety Standards, ANSI A300, and ANSI A300 Best Management Practices appropriate to their roles. The qualification requirements emphasize experience with hazard tree mitigation, removal, pruning, and stump grinding operations consistent with industry standards and safety protocols.

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ATTACHMENT 5

Personnel Qualifications

Key Personnel (must be on staff before award)
Other Personnel

(these personnel are not required to be on staff before award but any personnel performing these duties must possess these qualifications, years of experience, and license/certification)

Labor Category
General Labor Categories and Qualifications
Min. Years of Experience In This Labor Category In Projects of Equal or Greater Scale to This Requirement
Required License/Certification

X

Senior Manager/Professional Consultant
Extensive experience working on Government, municipal or large-scale private tree projects equal to or larger than this requirement. Experiencing overseeing crews to mitigate hazard trees by removing and pruning trees following ISA and ANSI standards.
5
ISA Certified Arborist or Maryland Licensed Tree Expert

X

Certified Arborist, On-Site Supervisor
Extensive experience working on municipal or large-scale private tree projects equal to or larger than this requirement. Experiencing overseeing crews to mitigate hazard trees by removing and pruning trees following current ISA and ANSI standards. Run day-to-day operations and coordinate subcontractors to control the project schedule, adhere to project requirements, monitor all aspects of the project and the project site. Perform quality control and monitor safety, health, and environmental quality. Ensures quality of work, unless separately appointed. Experience pruning trees by climbing and in a aerial lift operation. Experience removing trees and stump grinding. Experience following ANSI Z133 Safety Standards, ANSI A300, and ANSI A300 Best Management Practices. Shall, through related training and on the job experience, be knowledgeable of all technical aspects and hazards of supported work, and the equipment used in such operations.
5
ISA Certified Arborist

X

Climbing Arborist, Skilled Laborer
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks or utilities, or to improve safety, appearance, health and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, chainsaws, and power pruners. Works aerially in the tree canopy and may use mechanical aerial lift devices. Experience following ANSI Z133 Safety Standards ANSI A300, and ANSI A300 Best Management Practices. Shall, through related training and on the job experience, be knowledgeable of all technical aspects and hazards of supported work, and the equipment used in such operations.
3

x

Skilled Laborer [Landscape/Grounds/Tree]
Assist with various arboreal service tasks while under the supervision of the on-site supervisor. Performs a variety of tasks from the ground, including clean-up, pruning, cutting, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. Performs clean up and debris removal. All tree workers shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of supported work, and the equipment used in such operations. Shall have knowledge of and shall follow ANSI Z133 Safety Standards ANSI A300, and ANSI A300 Best Management Practices.
3

x

Basic Laborer
Assist with various arboreal service tasks while under the supervision of the Crew Leader. Performs a variety of tasks from the ground, including clean-up, pruning, cutting, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. Performs clean up and debris removal. All tree workers shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of supported work, and the equipment used in such operations. Shall have knowledge of and shall follow ANSI Z133 Safety Standards.

x

Equipment Operator (Loader/Skid Steer/Track Lift)
Operates heavy equipment and assist with various arboreal service tasks while under the supervision of the Crew Leader. Performs a variety of tasks including tree trimming and pruning, felling, clean up, rigging ropes and lines along with operating equipment. Performs clean up and debris removal. All tree workers shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of supported work, and the equipment used in such operations. Experience following ANSI Z133 Safety Standards.
3
x
Equipment Operator (Crane Operator) (when applicable)
Operates crane to support various arboreal service tasks while under the supervision of the Crew Leader. Experience following ANSI Z133 Safety Standards.
3
Certified Crane Operator
x
Flagger (when applicable)
A certified person responsible for controlling traffic in roadside work zones, or other areas where traffic may be affected or disrupted. The main responsibility of a flagger is to safely direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the work zone area to ensure the safety of both the workers and the public. Trained to use various types of signals and a stop/slow paddle to direct traffic and is also responsible for maintaining communication with equipment operators and workers to ensure a safe working environment. The flagger shall have at least one year of experience in traffic control or flagging procedures, preferably in an arborist or tree services related context.

The flagger shall follow all safety protocols and adhere to the highest standards of work practice and behavior.

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American Traffic Safety Services

Association Certified

x
Sawyer
Responsible for operating chainsaws to cut trees into logs. Understands forestry practices and tree species identification. Knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to follow safety protocols. Skilled in the use of saws, axes, and other cutting tools related to the industry. Shall have knowledge of and shall follow ANSI Z133 Safety Standards ANSI A300, and ANSI A300 Best Management Practices.

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