City of Norfolk

Tree Trimmer II

SALARY

$17.95 - $29.27 Hourly

$1,436.04 - $2,341.69 Biweekly

$37,337.00 - $60,884.00 Annually

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

06079

DEPARTMENT

Recreation, Parks & Open Space

DIVISION

Urban Forestry

OPENING DATE

03/02/2016

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

GEN

SALARY

$17.95 - $29.27 Hourly

$1,436.04 - $2,341.69 Biweekly

$37,337.00 - $60,884.00 Annually

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

06079

DEPARTMENT

Recreation, Parks & Open Space

DIVISION

Urban Forestry

OPENING DATE

03/02/2016

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

GEN

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Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space, Bureau of Parks and Urban Forestry is seeking professionally skilled Tree Trimmers II  to perform skilled arboriculture practices on street, park and facility trees utilizing a variety of specialized heavy, power equipment, climbing saddles, ropes, and hand tools.

 
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Essential Functions

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Safely climbs, trims, prunes, removes and sprays trees as directed utilizing all personal protective gear.
  • Cleans work area by raking, sweeping, and using a blower to remove all debris.
  • Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chainsaws, changing blades, and greasing equipment.
  • Leads crew members in the absence of a crew leader by completing work, and delegating work assignments to completion, completing and filing daily work reports, and making log book entries.
  • Responds to emergencies by remaining on call after hours and during severe weather to remove trees and debris from raodways.
  • Interprets safety regulations and exercises professional judgment.
  • Ability to climb trees, work at considerable heights and in tight spaces, lift, straddle, bend and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity while using hand and power tools; ability to climb and operate multi-gear transmissions on a variety of vehicles.
  • Requires ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time (8 hours per day), lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, bend, stoop, push, pull and work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule and direct a crew in accomplishing tree trimming and grounds maintenance activities.
  • Knowledge of pesticide mixing and applications; ability to read labels on chemicals and pesticides.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Two years experience in professional tree care and one year experience in supervision or equivalent combination of education beyond high school and experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Valid Virginia Commercial Driver's license must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
  • Commercial Pesticide Technician Certification  must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
  • ISA Certified Tree Worker preferred.
 **Applicants will be required to provide the interviewer with a copy of a current Department of Motor Vehicles Report no more than 30 days old.**
 
Work hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.  This is an Essential position; incumbent will be subject to 24 hour call during all emergencies or severe storms.

Work location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA; work performed at various sites throughout the City of Norfolk.

Benefits

 
     
  • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance and tuition assistance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking .
     
  • Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
     
  • Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
     
  • Retirement
    If you are hired October 5, 2010 or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.  This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations.  The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. 
 

Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above.  Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.   

 

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City of Norfolk
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City of Norfolk
Tree Trimmer II Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

* QUESTION 2
What is your current level of education?




* QUESTION 3
How many years of professional tree care experience do you possess?






* QUESTION 4
Please describe your professional tree care experience, including the job title and job duties. Please ensure this information is referenced in your work history above.
* QUESTION 5
Do you have experience using a rope and saddle?


* QUESTION 6
How many years of experience do you possess supervising the work of crew members?





* QUESTION 7
Do you possess a valid driver's license?


* QUESTION 8
Do you currently have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?


* QUESTION 9
This position requires the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment. Do you understand that as a condition of continued employment, if selected for this position, you must possess a commercial driver's license within six (6) months of your employment date?


* QUESTION 10
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide a current DMV driving report (no more than 30 days old) to the interviewer. Are you able to meet this requirement?


* QUESTION 11
Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate?


* QUESTION 12
This position requires the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within six (6) months of employment. Do you understand that as a condition of continued employment, if selected for this position, you must possess CPR/First Aid Certification within six (6) months of your employment date?


* QUESTION 13
Are you a Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician?


* QUESTION 14
This position requires the ability become Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician within six (6) months of employment. Do you understand that as a condition of continued employment, if selected for this position, you must become a Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician within six (6) months of your employment date?


* QUESTION 15
Are you an ISA Certified Tree Worker?


* QUESTION 16
Do you have a current certification as an ISA Certified Arborist?


* QUESTION 17
Normal working hours for this position are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; however, this position requires the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays due to emergency work. Are you able and willing to accept this scheduling requirement?


* QUESTION 18
This position is designated as an Essential position, which requires mandatory assistance in maintaining City services during severe inclement weather and/or emergency conditions. Are you able to meet this requirement?


* QUESTION 19
Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor
* QUESTION 20
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate "N/A" if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
* QUESTION 21
Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?


* QUESTION 22
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?



* QUESTION 23
A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?




* QUESTION 24
If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.
* QUESTION 25
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)



* Required Question