Arboricultural Inspector

We are looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeablein tree industry safety proper work techniques and arboricultural practices.
• A strong collaborator who can work closely with other departments CIP plan review and tree preservation staff to coordinate tree-related work and support projects.
• Safety-focused when assessing tree health and structural conditions to identify hazards and minimize risks to the public and property.
• Decisive and able to make quick sound decisions during emergency situations and respond appropriately to immediate safety concerns.
• Thoughtful and able to carefully consider policy guidance and arboricultural practices when making decisions and developing standards for the Tree Division.

• Inspecting trees in City parks and along streets to assess their health and condition helping preserve the urban forest and identifying potential hazards to the public.
• Reviewing tree removal permits for development and non-development projects on private property to ensure proposed work complies with the Citys protected tree requirements.
• Training staff and others on tree inspection practices safety procedures and applicable arboricultural standards.
• Responding to tree-related emergencies and assessing hazardous conditions to help protect the public and property.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records reports inspection findings and other documentation related to tree inspections and permit activities.

Working for the City of Oakland

• You will have the opportunity to assist the community by caring for Oaklands trees helping sustain and grow the urban forest and supporting the benefits of green infrastructure.
• You will have opportunities to grow professionally by applying arboricultural standards and practices in the field while building a career in the Tree Division and beyond.
• You will work outdoors throughout a beautiful city while being part of an organization that prioritizes employee safety and long-term career longevity.

• You will perform physically demanding work in challenging conditions including emergency response work during storm events
• You will have to pivot work activities based on changing priorities throughout each workday that may be due to short staffing
• You will learn and master a diverse set of skills including operating several types and models of heavy equipment

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative):Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
• Customer Focus:Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Making:Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Fact Finding:Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional & Technical Expertise:Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Professional Integrity & Ethics:Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
• Reading Comprehension:Understanding and using written information
• Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Thinking & Acting Systematically:Formulating objectives and priorities and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment
• Writing:Communicating effectively in writing

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time permanent part-time or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable:

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent plus 12 college units in forestry horticulture arboriculture botany or a closely related field. College-level coursework in supervision is highly desirable.

Experience:
Five (5) years of experience working as an arborist including one year of experience inspecting trees to determine hazardous conditions or trimming needs. Note: A related bachelors degree in arboriculture horticulture forestry botany or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. One year of experience as a team leader in the care and maintenance of trees is highly desirable.

• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
• Certified Urban Forest Professional from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  
  

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Alanna Butler at .

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Work/Life Balance:40-hour work weeks
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation:2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement:CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health:The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave:Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation:457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Alanna Butler HR Analyst at .