What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist II position at City of Sarasota?
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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 :
February 04, 2025 - February 19, 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.
Mini mum Qualifications
Job Based Competencies
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.
If 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.
For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov
Salary : $52,347 - $66,743
