Tree Maintenance Specialist (20582867)

San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date 2/26/2025 at 5pm or until 50 applicants Salary $8,368.36-$9,548.27 Monthly Additional Questionnaires Pre-qualification and Supplemental About San Mateo San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions. Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, View all openings Share Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Apply for Job Interested Location 330 W. 20th Ave San Mateo, 94403 Description The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a 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, 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 Job Description URL: Job PDF: Tree Maintenance Specialist JA 1-2025 FINAL.pdf Job Video Link URL: Ideal Candidate 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 Benefits 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. Special Instructions Are You Ready? Apply. Submit an online application, résumé, (required) and supplemental questionnaire at /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. Examination Process All applications, résumés (required), and responses to supplemental questions received will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. A fully completed application is required; a resume does not replace the information required on the employment application, including work history. Applications with "see résumé" as a substitution for the work experience description, those with none or unclear current/past employment information, or those with insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications will not be considered; missing information cannot be assumed. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral panel interview, written exercise, or in the form of a practical demonstration of skill and ability, or any combination of these; a virtual oral panel interview is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025. An employment list will be established from those who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least six months with the possibility of an extension for an additional six months. Once placed on an employment list, and at the time a vacancy occurs, eligible candidates may be contacted by the hiring department and scheduled for additional department interviews. Date Posted - January 29, 2025 Note: The City of San Mateo reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. ALL RESPONSES WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide an email address to which you have access, and it is recommended that you frequently check your email for notices from: sanmateo@ Fine Print Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a driving record review, reference check, and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify lcoles@ or (650) 522-7264 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations. Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps. The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Created: 2025-02-04