City and County of San Francisco

Arborist Technician Supervisor II (#3438)

$47.44-$57.64 Hourly / $8,223.00-$9,991.00 Monthly / $98,670.00-$119,886.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, supervises first-level supervisors who direct crews engaged in planting, maintaining, pruning, and removing trees located in City parks, streets and City-owned land.

Distinguishing Features

This is a second-level supervisory position that has responsibility for supervising supervisors who direct the work of crews engaged in arboriculture activities. It is distinguished from the 3436 Arborist Technician Supervisor I in that it is a second-level supervisory position.

Supervision Exercised

 Supervises one or more 3436 Arborist Technician Supervisor I positions. May supervise class 3422 Gardener Supervisor I and 7355 Truck Driver.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

 According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises first- level supervisors by planning, organizing, assigning, directing and evaluating the work of supervisors who direct crews engaged in planting, maintaining, pruning, and removing trees located in City parks, streets and City-owned land.

2. Inspects work sites to determine compliance with instructions, work schedules and safety procedures.

3. Enforces safety codes and procedures such as CalOSHA, the Code of Safe Work Practices, and other existing Federal, State, local and departmental codes and procedures, to comply with safety requirements; conducts safety training, including the safe operation of manual and power tools and equipment.

4. Monitors maintenance and repair of tools and equipment to ensure proper and safe use.

5. Keeps records related to urban forestry activities, and of materials and time expended, for planning and budgetary purposes.

6. Monitors and projects expenditures in order to assist with the preparation of the Department or Bureau's budget.

7. Represents the Department at Board, Commission, and community meetings.

8. Responds to inquiries and complaints and determines nature and provides a solution to the problem.

9. Communicates orally and in writing with own supervisor, departmental employees, other City representatives, or business and property owners.

10. Uses a personal computer to perform data entry, computer file management, e-mail and word processing functions.

11. Uses a two-way radio, cell phone or pager to communicate.

12. Maintains a valid driver license and drives a car, van or light truck to various locations.

13. May be required to operate equipment such as a chainsaw and aerial lift.

14. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: established methods and procedures commonly used in arboriculture; safety procedures, including the safe operation of manual and power tools and equipment.

Ability to: supervise personnel engaged in arboriculture activities; promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships; write and speak in a manner that is easily understood, and listen to and understand what is said; operate a two-way radio, cell phone and pager; operate a motor vehicle; use a personal computer; use hand and power tools and equipment; walk on hilly or uneven ground; and may be required to load, unload, lift and carry items such as tree limbs and equipment that is bulky or weighs up to 75 lbs.

Experience and Training

Four years of experience as an arborist technician engaged in planting, caring for, and pruning trees, and in removing trees, limbs, and tree stumps. Experience must include two years of experience supervising a crew performing arborist technician duties.

License or Certificate

Possession and maintenance of a valid class C driver license and good driving record.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 3438; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;