Job Description

The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking to hire a full-time Urban Forestry Technician, Sr. in the Park Operations Division. This position may be required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to, weekends, holidays, and after-hour emergency calls. The Urban Forestry Technician, Sr. classification is represented by Teamsters Local #150.

Position Description
Under general supervision, performs the more complex, difficult, and specialized work of a crew responsible for providing maintenance activities with other staff and volunteers; operates and maintains tree care equipment; responds to requests for tree services from management and the public; performs plant and pest diagnosis and implements appropriate corrective measures; provides technical and specialized assistance to the assigned management and supervisory staff; and performs related work as assigned.

Salary Information
The salary range for the Urban Forestry Technician, Sr. classification is between $27.67 - $39.58 hourly. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than mid-point of the salary range.
The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that maybe performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Plants and stakes new trees and applies mulch to the base; waters newly planted trees utilizing a portable watering tank; waters non-irrigated district-owned trees; and loads and transports trees.
• Performs tree care functions including tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, and related tasks.
• Drives, operates, inspects, and maintains tools and equipment used for tree maintenance programs, including, but not limited to, chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws, hand tools, and tractors.
• Performs plant and pest diagnosis and implements appropriate corrective measures; provides advice on proper care of trees and possible remedies for disease or pest problems to property owners.
• Receives, processes, completes, and maintains work requests and work orders for tree related services from management.
• Responds to tree emergencies including uprooted trees and broken limbs; clears trees and limbs from avenues of transportation; notifies management accordingly regarding any damage from the tree emergency.
• Maintains files, databases including tree inventory, and records related to urban forestry programs and services.
• Creates and distributes public outreach and educational materials.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates special events, engages stakeholders and the public.
• Oversees and coordinates the work performed by contractors; ensures contractors meet all requirements; reviews work and safety practices for contractors and urban forestry crews; trains, directs, and assists urban forestry volunteers.
• Attends workshops and conferences to maintain industry certifications. Performs other duties as assigned.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified and waived. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of responsible experience in tree maintenance, tree planting, and tree care.

Education and Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in tree maintenance, trimming tasks, or a related field.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California class C driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier and maintain it throughout employment.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment.

Highly Desirable:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain valid professional arborist certification designation by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Possession of a valid California State Pesticide Applicators Certificate

Knowledge of:

• Local trees and plant species common to the region.
• Insects and diseases that infect trees and plants in the region, and the actions necessary to correct these issues.
• Professional standards and best practices in arboriculture and tree care.
• Safe work practices, including the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for tree care operations.
• The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment used in tree care.
• Practices arboricultural techniques utilized in performing tree maintenance in urban areas including parks, trails, streetscapes, and facilities.
• Principles and practices of accurate record keeping and documentation.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for delivering a high quality level of customer service and effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and district staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Perform skilled tree trimming, tree pruning, tree removal, and related tree maintenance work.
• Perform proper tree planting, staking, and watering duties.
• Recognize and identify safety hazards, observe safety rules and laws, and use equipment safely.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in tree care functions.
• Research and identify pest diseases; recommend and/or take action.
• Prepare files and records of work performed.
• Coordinate work activities with other district departments and external agencies where needed.
• Direct the work of and train assigned volunteers.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use independent judgment in routine situations, such as answering questions.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling and twisting, while performing field work requiring stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting objects up to fifty (50) pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.
• Vision: constant use of overall vision to detect shades of color, read printed materials and a computer screen;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion to access, enter, and retrieve data using a keyboard or calculator; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, pressure washer, wire tracer, airless sprayer, irrigation controls, hand and power tools;
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone or radio;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, equipment trailer, mowers, tractors, tillers, skip loader, front-end loader and trencher.??

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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