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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-Personnel .....- ... CITY OF SAN BERk~RDINO - REQUEST ~"DR COUNCIL ACTION Dept: PERSONNEL Subject: ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CLASSIFICATION - ARBORIST From: BARBARA DILLON Date: MAY 7, 1992 Synopsis of Previous Council action: This item was approved by Council Personnel Committee on June 27, 1991. Recommended motion: 1. That the classification of Arborist be established with the salary set at Range 2396, $2;900 - $3,886 per month. 2. That the Personnel Department update Resolution 6413, Section 10 and Resolution 6433. ~.t h-7A/?) Ci?>/// /:n) Signature Contact person: Barbara Dillon Phone: 384-5161 Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $42, 2J7 per year at Step 1 Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. DescriPtion) 001-404-52020 Street Division - Salaries ~11 Time Finance: }j, Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No. q CITY.OF SAN BERK,. ...RDINO - REQUEST ~ .JR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Per the request of Manuel P. Moreno, Jr., Director of Public services, (Attachment A), the classification of Arborist is being established in order to more effectively meet the needs of the department. The attached jOb description (Attachment B) fully describes the duties of this position. Attachment C shows the relative position of this classification in the street Division. The salary for Arborist is being established at Range 2396, $2,900 - $3,045 - $3,197 - $3,j57 - $3,525 - $3,701 - $3,886 per month. The annual compensation for Arborist, including 21.37% for variable fringe benefits that rise with salary is: $42,237 at step 1 $56,597 at step 7 At its June 27, 1991, meeting, the Council Personnel Committee approved this request to establish one position of Arborist in the Public Services Department, Street Division, and set the salary at Range 2396. Attachment C is a partial organizational chart showing the location of the Arborist position within the Public Services Department. The minimum qualifications for the classification of Arborist were approved by the civil Service Board at its meeting of April 14, 1992. 75-0264 . CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ...- Ni ATTACHMENT A ~ r .'- Subject "Arborist" Job Description From Lori Bygum ~ Date 8-2-90 W To Diana Ramirez Approved -~ QdU . V(\&-I' \ ,'\t).., \ (\ /\ {{tllr Date Attached is the Department of Public Services recommendation for a job description for the new "Tree Maintenance Supervisor" or "Arborist" position. The current salary range for the Maintenance Supervisor position is $2538 - $3412. This position requires only high school education and 3 years experience in various construction work with one year of supervision. The proposed job requires more education and training. Positions in other cities with similar educational/experience requirements to the new "Arborist" job start at $3300 + per IOOnth. We are requestiB,;J a range of $2840 - $3821. This would be a 12\ increase over the current Maintenance Supervisor position. , l ~hlDE ..' J!JI4. irJ PROGFt c S s ~~.J ~i(' Page 2 of 6 ATTACHMENT 8 ARBORIST JOB DESCRIPTION Under general direction, supervises and participates in an urban forestry management program designed to optimize the health, beauty and safety of parkway trees for the public through proper planning, planting, maintenance and care; and performs related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides excellent customer service. Maintains positive attitude toward City's management philosophy and promotes same through cooperative interaction with Staff and other City departments. supervises and assists in the general care, maintenance, planting and removal of parkway trees; reviews and evaluates tree maintenance needs by reviewing complaints and observing problems; plans seasonal pruning schedule; maintains and updates the street tree master plan and makes recommendations---in their-placement; assigns and prioritizes work schedules for crew members and makes frequent checks on their progress; hires, evaluates and disciplines subordinate personnel; provides training for crew members for skills development and proper safety procedures; ensures safety regulations are observed. Encourages and motivates employees to enhance career opportunities through formal education and training; makes field investigations of citizen requests for street tree service and prepares reports or work orders required by the circumstances; provides procedural and policy information regarding tree trimming and removal. Schedules emergency action based on complaints; provides advise on proper care of trees and possible remedies for disease or pest problems; maintains various records and makes reports as may be required relating to work accomplished, productivity, personnel, equipment, accidents and the results of field investigation of those accidents. Schedules work of private contractors, monitors their performance for compliance with City standards and makes recommendations to the department head for payment of work performed. Requisi tions - suppiies:- a-nC! ,- parts; ensures the necessary materials are on hand and available; ensures equipment is in proper working condition; assists in budget preparation and recommends the purchase of new equipment; recommends improved work methods; operates City vehicles: is on call and must respond to a variety of emergency situations if needed:p and- - is most frequently - needed to respond to hazards created by downed limbs and trees due to high winds and storm conditions. Page 3 of 6 MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent with certification as an Arborist through the International Society of Arborculture, and 1 year of supervisory experience; or graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor of Science degree in arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry or a related field and 2 years experience, one of which has been in a supervisory capacity. Possession of a valid Class liB" California Driver's License. Also, a tank endorsement to the Class "B" license is required within 60 working days in this classification. GENERAL OUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern arboriculture used in park and street tree proqrams: Local tree species and their growth characteristics: Insects and diseases that infect trees and plants in this area and the action necessary to correct the problem; utility line clearing; General landscape maintenance; Appropriate safety precautions and procedures; Principles of supervision and training. Abilitv to: Trim, prune, cut and remove trees and stumps using hydraulic tools, chain saws, aerial booms and other related equipment. Climb trees using ropes, saddles and gaffs; Work well at various heights; Walk, use both arms, hands and legs; Bend and lift 100 lbs.: Perform aerial rescue operations; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work through the use of considerable tact and judgement; Plan, prioritize, schedule, assign and supervise the work of crews engaged in equipment operation as well as tree and shrubbery maintenance and care; Train subordinates in skill development and safety procedures; Prepare oral and written reports; Maintain clear and timely records as requested; Appraise work loads; Exercise good judgement in the selection of proper materials and equipment; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Page 4of"6 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Arborist is the second-line supervisory level in the Maintenance Worker series. Supervision is received from the Superintendent of Streets. supervision is exercised over assigned crew members. Director of Personnel DATE: APPROVED: JD:ARBORIST dIg'S 04/06/92 CSB APPROVED DATE: 4/14/92 Page 5 of 6 ATTACHUENT C PUBUC SERVICES 401/411 SUPERINTENDENT STREETS G YAM. SUPV. UANT. SUPV. MAIfT. SUPV. MAINT.SUPV. . LEAD UANT. Grad'ng & ~ CONCRE1E SEWERS Special Prqldl Ymo:R ..... .. , <<I , a . <<I t .M t ~NG lOO ASPHALT lEAD lEAD MAINT. lEAD MAINT. MAM. Molar Sweeper CAWT. WOA<ER MAla. WORKER WORKER WORKER WOFI<ER a Optlllcn c:z , . , a a <<I I 4'. 10 HEAVY EOUP. MAINT. MAINT. MAINT. TREE MANT. MANT. OPERATOR WORKER U WORKER a WORKER II TRIMMER WORKER I WORKER a a . . 5 a . 40& 5 .as 5 4'4 , MAM'. MAINT. MAI4T. YAM'. YAm. MAM. WOPXER . WOA<ER I WOfI<ER I WORKER I WORKER a WORKER I :a 3 <<12 4 <<I 2 a , .0& I 4M , Page 6 of 6