ARBORIST TECHNICIAN (3406)

CLASS SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of semi-technical activities of moderate complexity related to public street trees. This work may include issuing permits and assisting members of the public with questions regarding tree trimming techniques and City policies related to street trees. Performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The class of Arborist Technician is the first level in the two level Arborist series. The Arborist Technician classification requires specific knowledge of trees and tree care. This classification differs from the Assistant Arborist in that incumbents of the latter lead Arborist Technicians and perform work of greater complexity and scope.

QUALIFICATIONS:
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two years (60 units) course work in landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry, or related fields and two (2) years of hands-on experience in a planting and maintenance activity related to municipal street tree and landscape maintenance programs.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (position requirements at entry and depending on area of assignment):

Desirable Qualifications: (likely to contribute to more successful job performance; can often be learned on the job):

DUTY NO.	TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:	FRE- QUENCY
1.	Provides customer service duties requiring knowledge of trees and tree care, applicable procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Customers may be employees, the public, other departments, or other government agencies. Gives out a variety of information and written materials; helps the public fill out a variety of forms, responds to complaints and questions by finding out what issue is and then researching and providing information.	Daily 45%
2.	Travels to customer location to inspect trees and provide detailed, in-person direction and advice.	15%
3.	Performs data entry and types documents, including utilization of word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, presentation software and other systems; reviews documents for accuracy; may also review for content.	Daily 10%
4.	Sets up complex filing systems and procedures, including retention control procedures and automated recordkeeping systems; maintains and updates files, forms, records, inventories and documents, especially permit files; updates logs and tracking systems; retrieves records and documents as requested.	Daily 10%
5.	With very little review, issues permits for tree trimming and planting; prepares and distributes a variety of documents with legal implications and deadlines.	Daily 10%
6.	Assembles and verifies data and information in reports (such as work load), records and databases; gathers information and data from other sources such as other departments, or outside agencies; independently prepares summaries, tabulations, or reports of data and information.	Daily 5%
7.	Independently prepares and drafts basic memorandums, meeting notes and other documents; answers correspondence, prepares summaries of records, minutes, and other documents without destroying the meaning.	Daily 5%
8.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Check all that apply to performance of the essential duties of the job)

Depending on assignment, this classification may be sedentary or Light.
_____Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
___X__ Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
_____Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_____Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
_____Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

	Climbing		Kneeling		Crawling
	Balancing	X	Lifting	X	Reaching
X	Stooping	X	Fingering	X	Standing
X	Talking	X	Grasping	X	Walking
X	Hearing	X	Feeling	X	Pushing
	Crouching