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CANARY - DEPARTMENT • COl1I1CII � �
BLUE. - MAYOR - . . Flle NO. .
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Council Resolution
Presented By
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Referred To Committee: Date -
Out of Committee By Date
An Administrative Resolution revising certain
Class Specifications in the Civil Service Rules.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and desirable to change the Class
Specifications for the titles of Arborist I and Arbori�st II; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Rule s be amended by striking
£rom Section 49 the Class Specifications for the titles of Arborist I and Arborist II,
and substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the attached Class Specifications for
the titles of ARBORIST I and ARBORIST II.
Approved:
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Chairma ,
Civil Se vi e Commission C�'�""�Lj�
COU[VCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
' Butler � PER, 1�T L OF ICE �
Hozza [n Favor ��
Hunt
Levine __�__ Against By ���� � �
�eed�er
Sylvester FEB 7 1978
Tedesco
Form Approved C' orn
Adopted by Council: Date — �
Cerfifie assed by Cou I Se tary BY
By
App o e by ;Vlavor: D e `�' �^" F�B � �`978' Appr by Mayor for Submi n t ` Co�f►cil
By BY
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TitZe of class:
ARBORIST I
L�ESCRIPTION OF }tiOIZY:
General Statement of Uiaties: Perf.orms entry level professional wor.k in
the City's arboricul.ture, ground ma.intenance and landscaping programs;
and performs related �ut�cs as required.
Su�crvisien Received: FVorks under the close technical st�pexvision af a
higher levei ar.borzst and general administrati�re supervision of an
assistant ar division head.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises within a u;�it general supervision thxough
subordinate supervisors over sl:illed and unskilled laboring workers.
'I'YPICAL DUTIES PERFORMEB
The Iisted examples may not include all duties performed by all positians
in this class.
Assists in directing crews engaged in tree trimming, pruning, spraying,
p2anting, cavity treatment, transplanting, cabling, bracing, feeding,
removal or landscaping.
Investigates complaints regarding trees; inspects trees for disease and
insects.
Assists in technical phases of tree planting and nursery operations.
Assists in planning work schedules for tree trimming and landscaping crews.
Prepares preliminary studies regarding proposed arboriculture and land-
scaping programs.
Prepares draft reports and recommendations cancerning activities of present
operating projects and programs.
KlvatVLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Sor„e knowled�e ef Iat,Ts ar�d regu.�.aticns relat�d to occupaticnal safety and
legal authority to carry aut functions of the work process.
Some knowledge of equipment, working procedures and techniques used in tree
trimming and removal.
Ydorking knowledge of theories and principles involved in forestry.
tit'orking ability to communicate effectively both orally anc� in writing.
Working ability to deal courteousl�• with others in complex and contro-
versial situations.
D4INI'�ftl�i QUALIFICATIONS
College graduation in forestry or related fie2ds. r?ust have at least
thirty credits in courses relating to urban forestry. (No substitution
for thirty credits in courses relating to urban forestry.)
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Title of cla.ss: .
ARBGPIST II
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Gen�ral Statement of Duties: Performs responsible professional work in
the City's arboriculture, ground maintenance and landscaping program;
and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general guidance and direction of
a unit or divisian head.
Supervision Exercised: Exercises within a unit general supervision through
subordinate supervisors over skilled and unskilled laboring workers.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Directs a crew or crews engaged in tree trimming, pruning, spraying, planting,
cavity treatment, transplanting, cabling, bracing, feeding, removal or
landscaging; plans work schedules.
Answers emergency calls regarding storm damage; enforces City ordinances
regarding trees; prepares tree planting or tree removal contracts.
biakes inspections for diseased and insect-infested trees.
Inspects construction or utility installations to determine if trees will
be affected; investigates complaints regarding trees.
Assists in the supervision of tree planting and nursery operations.
Assists in prescribing special formula for insecticides and fertilizers.
Determines need and recommends the purchase and maintenance of forestry
equipment and supplies.
Prepares special reports and records for tree trim.ming and landscaping crews.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AIVD ABILITIES
{h'orking knowledge of the organization and its function.
Working knowledge of theories and principles involved in urban forestry.
Vvarking knowledge of working procedures and techniques used by crews.
k'orking knowledge of machines, equigment and material used by the crews.
Considerable knowledge of laks and regulations related to occupational
safety and lega2 authority to carry out functions of the work process.
h'orking ability to deal courteousi�� and effectively with others in cor�plex
and controversial situations,
r1ININtiJh1 QUALIFICATIQNS
College graduation in forestry or related field and two years' experience
as an Arborist I or equivalent. Must have thirty credits in courses
relating to urban forestry. (No substitution for thirty credits in
courses relating to urban forestr}�.)
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, resolution so �hat this: informatior� will be �q•s 9/.8l7b
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RESOI,UTIODIS AI+�9 08�i S �
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P S� RAT�4 FOR� �3 AGTION:
Thfs x��solution repla.ces the specificatibns for Arborist I and Arborist II i.n. Section 49
of the Civil Serviee Rules with specifications written;in the new forrnat� Mi�ttimum
qualifieations have been changed to substitute a manc�atory requirement� of thirty credits
� ia forestry courses for a mandatory dEgree in farestry. (Nflte: The mi�imum
;quali.fications committee recommends that a rriarx�datary degree i.n. forestry:be r�tairaed
at the Arborist II and N levels). There is n.o chang� in titles or grades.
(Grade 5 and Grade q of :th:e Professioa�al Group)
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Resolution, copy for City Clerk. Specificationa att�ched.