Salary: $54,204.80 - $80,745.60 AnnuallyLocation : Kenosha, WIJob Type: Regular - Full TimeJob Number: 2024029Department: Parks DepartmentOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 12/29/2024 11:59 PM CentralGeneral Overview of PositionUnder the supervision of the City Forester the Arborist job duties involve pruning, planting, cultivating, and removal of trees and shrubs. Example of Duties & Responsibilities
- Plants, prunes, trims, removes and sprays trees and shrubs on City streets and parks.
- Required to apply pesticide as needed.
- Inspects trees for disease damage and infection; administers chemicals and solutions to treat diseased trees and shrubs.
- Operates motorized and mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, aerial lift, log loader, chipper, grinder, tree spade in tree pruning, removal and planting; operates various hand held pruning equipment.
- Maintains record of activities.
- Establishes and maintains effective public relations with citizens.
- Assists in snow and ice removal activities.
- Performs other work as requested or assigned.
NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time. RequirementsEducation, Training and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED; with additional coursework in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture or closely related field;
- Supplemented by three (3) years of experience in arboriculture, pruning and removing trees; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Pesticide application license at time of application or ability to obtain within the probationary period.
- ISA certification required by end of probationary period or time specified by department.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:
- Knowledge of tree trimming methods, techniques and equipment.
- Knowledge of the disease and harmful insects affecting trees and shrubs.
- Knowledge of safely climbing trees using ropes and spurs or other techniques at high elevations from tree limbs, ladders, ropes and motorized equipment.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment utilized in tree pruning and removal.
- Ability to climb trees safely.
- Ability to work safely at considerable heights.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions.
- Ability to plan and organize the work of others.
- Ability to use tools and equipment utilized in tree pruning and removal.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations.
- Ability to keep records and make reports.
- Skill in the use of tree trimming and tree removal tools and equipment.
- Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
Physical Requirements:
- Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or
- may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation with associated equipment.
Environmental Requirements:
- Task requires that work be performed in adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory Requirements:
- Task requires color perception and discrimination.
- Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
- Task requires odor perception and discrimination.
- Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
- Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
- Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
- Task requires oral communications ability.
Other Requirements:
- Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and a good driver's record.
Method of Selection Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.Why the City of Kenosha?We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees!The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we loveJoin us!Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually. We offer health, dental, vision, a pension & more! We offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) as of the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who complete an annual health risk assessment enjoy access to the City's health & wellness clinic (family members too!) and premium-free health coverage.Employees and their families may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic & 24/7 Virtual Primary Care. There is no co-pay nor cost to employees and their families to access Virtual Primary Care. The onsite clinic may be accessed for a $0-$25 co-pay based on type of visit.Dental insurance is effective after the first of the month following 30 days of employment. There is no premium for this coverage. We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off. Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment. Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment) Years of Service Days/Hours per YearLess than 1 year 12 days (96 hours) After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours) After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)After 20 years 25 days (200 hours) Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year. We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays! New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas DayFriday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve DayMemorial Day Day after ThanksgivingJuneteenth Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department. Additional benefit offerings include tuition reimbursement, professional development & training opportunities, health savings account (HSA), vision insurance, supplemental critical illness/hospitalization coverage, and more! *Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change. 01 Are you certified as an Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)?
- Yes
- No
- No, willing to obtain during probationary period
02 What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma/GED/HSED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate (PHD)
- None of the Above
03 Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
04 Do you have a pesticide application license?
- Yes
- No
- No, willing to obtain during probationary period
05 Please indicate your level of experience in arboriculture, pruning and the removal of trees.
- I do not have this experience.
- Less than 1 year.
- 1 to 3 years.
- 3 to 5 year.
- 5 years or more.
06 Please describe your experience in arboriculture, pruning and removing trees? Required Question