Arborist II

Job Description:

Arborist II

Description

All current City of Sarasota employees must apply to job postings on the internal career site.

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Department:
Parks and Recreation

Employee Type:
Probationary

Time Type:
Full time

Salary Range:
$25.1670 - $32.0879 Hourly / $52,347.36 - $66,742.83 Annually

Job Posting Period:
December 26, 2024 - January 10, 2025 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To participate in all work activities associated with maintaining the health, function and value of the City's Urban Forest Infrastructure. Inspect, monitor, guide and evaluate the work of landscape and tree contractors working within City's Rights-of-way and properties.

Essential Functions

• Collects and maintains tree information in the Global Positioning System and downloads it to the computer.
  
• Monitors contractors and/or landscape staff during removal of dead and hazard trees and trimming of trees within City's Rights-of-way and properties.
  
• Works with Neighborhoods Department to oversee the street tree installation for proper grades and standards regarding installation.
  
• Monitors yearly maintenance of street trees for growth and stability.
  
• Performs planting, transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilizing, pruning and tree removal.
  
• Maintains an electronic database of records concerning tree management activities.
  
• Performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat conditions.
  
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED
  
• Five years experience in landscape maintenance activities; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
  
• Possess and maintain a Certified Arborist Certification.
  
• The ability to possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment.
  

Job Based Competencies

• Ability to plan and maintain work schedules and to obtain efficient results.
  
• Working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the maintenance and care of trees.
  
• Working knowledge of hazards involved and applicable safety precautions of the work.
  
• Ability to understand and carry out formal oral and written instructions and to make reports.
  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
  
• Knowledge of trees and palms species commonly used in public and commercial landscaping.
  
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of tools and materials used in arboriculture.
  
• Knowledge of potential safety hazards and applicable safety precautions.
  
• Knowledge of basic OSHA requirements applicable to arboriculture operations and maintenance.
  
• Knowledge of desktop computer systems, equipment and software, including spreadsheet, database, word processing and similar software programs and GPS systems.
  
• Ability to detect plant and tree diseases and determine appropriate corrective measures.
  
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.
  
• Ability to prepare complete, accurate and coherent reports.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
  
• Ability to monitor contractors and landscape staff in routine work, including experience in the field of tree maintenance
  

Responsibility

Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Assigns work to landscape staff, providing technical advice and guidance on tree maintenance or general assistance when needed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes or atmospheric conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to activities such as noise and jobs with potential hazards that may require special protection and/or special safety precautions. Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed by crews for accuracy and quality. Incumbent is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.

Public Contact

Considerable public contact.

Retirement Benefit

The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.

I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.

F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov

Salary:

$52,347.36 - $66,742.83 Annually