DUTIESANNUAL SALARY$50,634 to $74,061The salary range for positions in the Department of Water and Power is $75,919 to $94,335NOTES:* For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.* Annual salary is at the start of the pay range.
The current salary range is subject to change.
Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.A Tree Surgeon climbs, prunes, trims, treats, sprays, plants, fertilizes, transplants and removes trees along City streets and highways, in City parks, over or on private property, and on public grounds to eliminate hazardous conditions; prevent interference with traffic, traffic signals and high and low voltage conductors and equipment; and to preserve and maintain the trees.REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)* One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Tree Surgeon Assistant or in a class at that level performing tree trimming or treatment work; or* One year of full-time paid experience as a tree surgeon, which includes climbing trees using spurs, climbers, ropes and safety belts and using power saws, aerial lifts, power winches, booms or similar equipment.PROCESS NOTES* A valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles are required for all positions either prior to the appointment or prior to the end of probation.
Some positions may require the license and certificate prior to the appointment, while other positions may require the license and certificate to be obtained prior to completion of the six-month probation period.
Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS 1808.1.* Applicants filing under Requirement #1, who are using their City of Los Angeles experience gained while working at the level of a Tree Surgeon Assistant, must submit with their application a City of Los Angeles “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience performing tree trimming or treatment work.
The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work.
The VWE form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf.
Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the online submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures to: per.appdocs@lacity.org.
The subject line of your email must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE.
In the body of your email, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number.
Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.* Possession of a current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Worker Certificate is highly desirable but not required.* Achievement of a qualifying score on the optional written test for high voltage line clearance work is required if you wish to be considered for such positions with the Department of Water and Power.SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions in the Department of Water and Power that require special skills and training.
Candidates will be considered in the order of standing on the eligible list to fill such positions.
Only persons who meet the requirements stated below may be considered for appointment to fill such positions by the Department of Water and Power:* Applicant must be a “Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer” as defined by the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 2700 at the time of filing; and* Have verifiable proof of 18 months on-the-job experience demonstrating familiarity with the special techniques and hazards involved in line clearance tree trimming operations; and* Have verifiable proof of training or certification in electric line-clearance tree trimming operations by a qualified instructor or institution in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 3421 and 3423.NOTES:* A copy of the electric line-clearance tree trimming operations proof of training or certification must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted.
If the line-clearance tree trimming operations proof of training or certification is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it.
Applicants who fail to submit a copy of their proof of training or certification within the time required will not be considered further for positions involving high voltage line clearance work and will not be scheduled for the optional high voltage line clearance multiple-choice written test.* A “Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer” is defined as a person who has completed a minimum of 18 months-related training and on-the-job experience and is familiar with the special techniques and hazards involved in line clearance tree trimming operations according to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 2700.* Applicants must have received training or certification, as outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 3421 and 3423, in line-clearance tree trimming operations that confirms he/she understands the relevant safety-related work practices and has demonstrated proficiency in the work practices involved in line-clearance tree trimming operations, tree work, maintenance or removal.* Selective certification requires a passing score on a written multiple-choice skills assessment test.
Candidates will be required to take the skills assessment test after the performance test.
The written multiple-choice skills assessment test will be held in a single half-day session in Los Angeles.
Candidates will be notified later by email of the date, time, and location of the multiple-choice written test.
Further details will be forthcoming pertaining to the scheduling of the test.* If you wish to be considered for positions involving high voltage line clearance work, you must take and pass the written multiple-choice skills assessment test.
If you do not wish to be considered for those positions, you do not have to take the written multiple-choice skills assessment test.WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.
Applications submitted before the start of the filing period will not be accepted.
When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.
On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.NOTE:Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:From 8:00 am Friday, October 2, 2020 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, October 15, 2020The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date.
For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination.
To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the performance test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements.
You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates.
Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.SELECTION PROCESSExamination Weight:Performance Test.
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.100%The examination will consist entirely of a performance test.
In the performance test, emphasis may be placed on the candidate’s knowledge of: tree trimming and removal procedures; safety practices and procedures; tools and equipment used in tree work and the proper maintenance of these tools; and the ability to observe, inspect and evaluate a tree in order to determine the proper method to be used to climb the tree, and use the appropriate method of rigging to remove branches from trees; to identify potentially hazardous situations caused by insects, rodents, poison oak, animals or pets in order to take precautionary actions to remedy these hazards; climb trees by various methods; tie various types of knots in rope; communicate job related information to co-workers and supervisors; and other necessary skills, knowledg