Salary: $94,057.60 - $123,073.60 Annually
Location: Pacific Grove, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25/219005/02LL
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The City Organization
Incorporated in 1889, Pacific Grove is a Charter City and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The seven-member City Council appoints a City Manager, City Attorney, and members of the City’s advisory boards and commissions.  City amenities include a historic Carnegie public library, natural history museum, community center, youth center, senior center, an 18-hole golf course, cemetery, butterfly habitat preserve, shoreline recreation trails, and numerous parks. Departments within the city organization include the City Manager’s Office (including the City Clerk and Human Resources), Administrative Services (including Finance, Risk Management, and Information Services), Library, Community Development (including Building & Safety, Housing and Code Enforcement), Public Works (including Recreation), and Police. City Attorney, Fire services and golf course operations are provided on contract.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary range for this management position is $90,057 – $123,073* plus a 3% management incentive (3% x base salary), placement in this range depends on qualifications and experience. A 3% cost of living adjustment is scheduled in July of this year pending approval of a salary ordinance by City Council.

The City also offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package.  

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director at 831-648-3171 or email, llivian@cityofpacificgrove.org.

This is newly created position. *Salary is pending second read of an ordinance by City Council on 3/5/2025.

Classification Description
Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, administers a comprehensive program for preserving and enhancing city trees and urban and community forests. Oversees the permitting process for trees on private property in the City of Pacific Grove, in accordance with city ordinances, policies, and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as City’s Urban Forester; provides public outreach, technical information, and community participation programs; addresses public concerns and questions, and explains City codes and policies.
• Enforces City ordinances and policies governing arboriculture and urban forestry programs, including tree preservation practices, street tree planting, and tree removal and replacement; reviews and approves special requests and project plans, and inspects projects as needed. 
• Administers the City’s tree permit process, receiving public and private applications, reviewing all submitted information, and determining the outcome of the application.
• Administers City ordinances and policies relating to arboricultural and urban forestry practices.
• Confers with architects, developers, contractors, and utility companies to discuss City programs and projects, and tree preservation techniques.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends changes.
• Prunes city-owned street trees for long-term health.
• May supervise technical, maintenance, and clerical staff.
• Provides professional evaluations and reports as appropriate; manages contracts as assigned.
• Actively manages urban resources to help the City become more sustainable by reducing the negative impacts on the ecosystem from urban development.
• Coordinates conservation issues with other departments, community groups, and regional agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on urban forestry issues; interprets and explains City codes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Reviews and prepares environmental compliance documents.
• Administers urban forestry grants to meet the goals of the City; develops plans and activities in compliance with state and federal regulations, and City codes, policies, and procedures.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Pacific Grove and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Earth Sciences or closely related field; AND four years of forest program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist by the ISA certificate desirable.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Federal and state regulations and City codes governing urban forestry programs.
• Principles of community development, and permitting.
• Principles, practices, and procedures for effective urban forestry management.
• Procedures and techniques of tree trimming and removal.
• Characteristics, growth habits, and care of trees, plants, and shrubs indigenous to the area.
• Methods of disease identification and control in trees, plants, and shrubs.
• Grant application process, and operational and financial rules for grant programs.
• Project planning and management principles
• Principles of record keeping, records management, and contract management

Skill in:

• Analyzing urban forestry issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations.
• Interpreting and applying state and federal regulations, and City codes and policies.
• Developing, interpreting, and communicating policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Plan, organize, and direct comprehensive urban forest, parks, and preservation maintenance prigrams.
• Administer contract services.
• Enforcing standards and regulations with tact and diplomacy, and applying tree appraisal techniques.
• Researching and analyzing the factors and components affecting community planning projects.
• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data and information.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers. 
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

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Employer: City of West Sacramento
Salary: $63,624.08 - $77,532.00 Annually
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00014
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: PARKS/RECREATION-PARK MAINT
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Are you interested in a rewarding career located in a vibrant riverfront community? West Sacramento is centrally located in Northern California and recognized as a leader in the region and a growing center of commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services and Tree Program. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team that is committed to the Department mission of “Parks Make Life Better”.

The Chief Parks and Grounds Worker position reports to the Parks Superintendent, and will serve a key role in the supervision, along with assisting in both short and long term, of daily operations and maintenance of City parks, sports fields, trails, open spaces, waterfront facilities, restrooms, art installations, and all other department associated work. This position will work with numerous departments, agencies, the local communities, and other groups daily while performing their daily tasks and responsibilities.

This position supervises the daily maintenance, operations, and repairs of irrigation throughout the entire City of West Sacramento, located in but not limited to, parks, sports fields, trails, open spaces, waterfront facilities, Lighting and Landscape Districts (L&L’s), Community Facility Districts (CFD’s), public facilities/buildings, etc. While this position reports directly to the Parks Superintendent, this position is expected to communicate, interact, and collaborate with multiple other City Departments, outside agencies, numerous sports leagues and user groups, event organizers, and the community on a daily basis. The daily work of this position requires an individual who is a self-starter, can work both independently and cooperatively, has good communication skills, and above all possesses a great attitude. Regular interaction with the public is to be expected, all while representing the Parks & Recreation Department and The City in the most professional manner.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience or qualifications in the following areas

• Previous experience with Central Irrigation Controllers and their associated software (Laguna, Rainmaster, etc.)
• Previous experience with 9-volt controllers (Hunter, Rainbird, Leits, etc.)
• Previous experience with operation, maintenance/repair, and programming of complex irrigation systems
• Previous experience with irrigation design and plan review.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months, Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certificate
• Previous experience with operation and maintenance/repair of back flow devices
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certification through The American Water Works Association (California-Nevada Section)
• Previous experience with operation and maintenance/repair of irrigation mechanical booster pumps
• Previous experience with basic principles, trouble shooting and repair of electrical systems and components (2 Wire Systems, controllers, GCFI’s, transformers, etc.) and the tools associated with this work (multi meters, line tracers, etc.)
• Previous experience supervising both full time and part time staff, including that of union staff

Along with these key areas, preference will be given to candidates with experience in sports field management, and pool/splash park maintenance, repair, and management, along with anything else related to a Parks O&M Environment. Previous experience can be attributed to past employment or any other experience working in a Parks/Grounds department, or that of a landscape, golf, or sports field background. Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Certifications and licenses such as Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor, Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM), Certified Backflow Prevention Tester, Certified Arborist, Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), CDPR Certified Applicator License or Certified Applicator Certificate (QAL or QAC), CPR/First Aid Certification, along with any others pertaining to the Parks/Grounds/Irrigation/Turf/Tree Maintenance field are highly desired.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety.  It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly.  In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire.  Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification.  Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications.  Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire.   

DEFINITION:  The Chief Parks and Grounds Worker performs a variety of tasks required to maintain grounds, parks and recreational facilities.  The Chief Parks and Grounds Worker is considered the senior level in this series, providing lead supervision and training to subordinate staff.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:  Receives general direction from the Parks and Grounds Superintendent.  Exercises technical and functional direction and training over assigned staff.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:  This is the advanced journey level, lead class in the Parks and Grounds Worker series that performs the most complex technical duties related to the City's parks and grounds and recreational facilities.  Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned.  Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to the assigned areas in a timely manner, performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of City parks and grounds, and providing technical and functional direction over assigned staff.  This class is distinguished from the Parks and Grounds Superintendent in that the latter is the full supervisory/management level class responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising and reviewing the work of assigned staff involved in parks and grounds maintenance operations.

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Protect Our Power. Preserve Our Trees. | Join Palo Alto's Urban Forest Team

About the Opportunity
The City of Palo Alto's Urban Forestry team is looking for passionate tree care experts to join our elite municipal forestry program. We're filling two positions at either:

• Tree Trimmer Line Clearer: $84,302 - $103,480 annually ($40.53 - $49.75/hour)
• Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant: $79,456 - $97,552 annually ($38.20 - $46.90/hour)

Protect Our Power. Preserve Our Trees. | Join Palo Alto's Urban Forest Team

About the Opportunity
The City of Palo Alto's Urban Forestry team is looking for passionate tree care experts to join our elite municipal forestry program. We're filling two positions at either:

• Tree Trimmer Line Clearer: $84,302 - $103,480 annually ($40.53 - $49.75/hour)
• Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant: $79,456 - $97,552 annually ($38.20 - $46.90/hour)

Position Details
Tree Trimmer Line Clearer
Experience & Certifications:

• 3 years of tree trimming and line clearance experience
• OSHA-approved Qualified Line Clearance/Tree Trimmer certification
• Certified Tree Worker or Certified Arborist status (or obtain within 6 months)
• Expert climbing and aerial lift operation skills

Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant
Experience & Skills:

• 1 year of tree trimming and line clearance experience
• Strong climbing and aerial lift operation aptitude
• Commitment to learning and growth
• Ability to perform maintenance under guidance

Common Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License
• Commercial Class B with tanker endorsement (within 6 months)
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• DOT drug test clearance
• Dedication to safety and quality

Essential Duties

• Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Confers with supervisor to plan, review work projects and make suggestions to better implement the job.
• Climbs trees using ladders, climbing equipment or works from bucket of an aerial lift truck boom to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning or line clearing.
• Sprays and treats trees for infestation or fertilizing.
• Establishes safe work zones and adhere to safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders or other tools and equipment.
• Waters newly planted trees using water truck.
• Responsible for a high quality of work and safety within the crew.

Related Functions:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Minimum Qualifications

For Tree Trimmer Line Clearer:

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Three years experience in trimming trees involving tree climbing and clearing trees from electrical power lines.
• Possession of OSHA approved Qualified Line Clearance/Tree Trimmer certificate.
• Possession of Certified Tree Worker or Certified Arborist status from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or must acquire within six months of employment.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License with ability to obtain Commercial Class B license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire date.
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation.

For Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant:

• High school graduate or GED preferred;
• Two years in trimming trees involving tree climbing and clearing trees from electrical power lines.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license with ability to obtain Commercial Class B license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire date.
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation.

Click here to view the complete Tree Trimmer Line Clearer job description 
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Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.   
 
This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). 
Compensation (SEIU) : Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.  

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.   

The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is looking for Tree Maintenance Specialist!

Why Join our Department?
The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and strengthen the bonds of community by providing an appropriate mix of safe, well-maintained and well-designed parks, open spaces, and community center facilities that are accessible for all residents; provide enriching leisure opportunities for all age groups; and to preserve and protect the City’s natural resources, including its urban forest, public open spaces, and landscaped medians and islands.

As the Tree Maintenance Specialist, you will support the mission of the organization in strategically planning and maintaining a vibrant urban forest for the benefit of the community and environment. Trees play an important role in creating safer, more livable neighborhoods; establishing community image; reducing the heat island effect: improving air and water quality and increasing property values.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do
The Tree Maintenance Specialist inspects, makes assessment of work needs and responds back to citizens requesting tree service. Additionally, this role interacts with supervisors and other City staff to make determinations for prioritizing and scheduling of tree-care related work, including administering and coordinating all assigned tree-care related contracts within the arboricultural program. The Tree Maintenance Specialist prepares necessary technical contract data and notification; inspect quality and quantity of work; act as the City’s liaison between the contractor and the public; maintain accurate records of work and schedules and ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements; and assists in the enforcement of the City’s Heritage and Street Tree Ordinance.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects citizen requests for tree service to determine the appropriate maintenance needs. Coordinates and inspects work of contractors for various tree maintenance activities.
• Conducts periodic surveys to determine maintenance needs; formulates programs for contractors or City personnel to perform needed maintenance; and submits recommended programs to the Parks and Landscape Managing Arborist.
• Keeps accurate reports of contract and other assigned activities; and submits progress, performance and completion reports, work order records, purchase requests and requisitions and reports of claims against the City.
• Fully utilizes the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.
• Collects data and makes recommendations to the appropriate level of management on budget requirements. Works with engineers, supervisors, arborists and consultants on project planning, scheduling, and execution of contracts.
• Develops plans, specifications and other requirements for each assigned contract or project; organizes work to best utilize resources. Makes public contacts as needed in relation to contract and Division services.
• Prepares daily, monthly, and quarterly summaries of work accomplished and unit costs of significant operations.
• Assists in the enforcement of the Heritage and Street Tree Ordinance.
• Assists in developing and participating in community outreach and education programs. Operates field and office equipment as necessary to the performance of the above duties.
• Attend meetings of and prepare reports for Commissions and Advisory Groups; provide technical and professional advice and recommendations relating to tree maintenance and planning. 
• Respond to and resolve difficult resident inquiries and complaints.

The Tree Maintenance Specialist receives general supervision by the Parks & Landscape Managing Arborist or department management staff. Responsibilities include functional and technical supervision over contractors related to tree maintenance operations.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Index/86

What You Need

• An individual who possesses thorough knowledge of arboricultural practices and tree maintenance operations; pests and diseases of trees and methods for control; safe work practices and hazards associated with the work; contract administration; and records maintenance, report writing and office equipment, including personal computers. 
• An individual who possesses the ability to accurately evaluate tree conditions and recommend correct maintenance or migration actions; direct and coordinate the work of contractors and act as the city liaison between the public and contractors; effectively schedule work and meet deadlines; communicate effectively with the public and explain city policies, procedures and related codes and ordinances; work effectively with consultants, contractors, and city staff. work both independently or as part of a group; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; establish, maintain, and foster a positive and harmonious working and customer service relationship with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in writing and verbally. prepare accurate reports and maintain records; use computers and handheld electronic devices in the course of work. operate assigned equipment; and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.

What You Bring
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Three years of experience in tree maintenance operations, at least one of which has been in coordinating the work of contractors or in a lead/supervisory capacity
• The equivalent of completion of two years of college including or supplemented by training in tree maintenance, arboriculture, or urban forestry. (A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Forestry, Environmental Horticulture or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the desired experience.)

License: 
Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arborists to be obtained within one year of appointment.

Bonus Points (highly desirable) 

• Possession of the State of California qualified Applicator’s License or Pest Control Advisors’ License
• Experience with tree inventory and permit software

What We Offer

• Salary:  $8,368 - $9,548/month
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits.
• CalPERS retirement (2% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS.
• Participation in the Social Security Program.
• City contribution of 1.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and a 1.0% match to the Employee’s voluntary contribution.
• The City contributes 0.25% of base salary to a Retiree Health Savings Account.
• For more information, please refer to the SEIU Maintenance Unit Benefits Summary effective September 24, 2024.
• This classification is represented by the San Mateo SEIU Maintenance Unit. 

Are You Ready?  Apply.

 Submit an online application, résumé, (required) and supplemental questionnaire at www.calopps.org/city-of-san-mateo or to the Human Resources Department, City of San Mateo, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, (650) 522-7260.

Application Deadline
Recruitment will close on February 26, 2025, at 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, résumés (required), and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.