Tree Surgeon Supervisor 3117

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$88,531 to $129,456 and $93,772 to $137,139

NOTES :
Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
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 Supervisor assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a number of small crews or supervises a crew engaged in tree trimming activities for a department or in an area of the City; or assists a Street Tree Superintendent by directing and coordinating street tree trimming activities in a major section of the City; or inspects trees to ensure street trees are trimmed in compliance with Los Angeles Municipal Code requirements; or inspects overhead electrical facilities and lines to determine tree interference and prepares the related reports; uses available technology in day to day operations; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Three years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Tree Surgeon; or
2. Four years of full-time paid experience in a position at the level of a Tree Surgeon performing duties which includes climbing trees, using climbers, ropes and safety belts and using power saws, aerial lifts, power winches, booms or similar equipment.

PROCESS NOTES
Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
Certification as an arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture is required prior to the end of probation.
The positions of Tree Surgeon Supervisor in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services and Harbor Department require a valid Class B (or A) driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a valid medical certificate at the time of appointment. The positions of Tree Surgeon Supervisor in the Department Recreation and Parks (RAP) require a valid Class B (or A) driver’s license issued by the DMV and a valid medical certificate prior to the completion of probation. Candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV 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.
Upon appointment, a Tree Surgeon Supervisor may be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.


WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. 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 must be received by THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 .

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 selection process 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 PROCESS

Examination Weights:

Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Advisory

Multiple-Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying

Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist of an advisory essay, multiple-choice test, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies may be evaluated: Supervision; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in tree pruning and removal; local, State, Federal and industry standard regulations, including Cal/OSHA, International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety policies and procedures that apply to tree work activities; tree activities that are hazardous, critical, or complicated, such as tree contact with energized lines, tree growth over buildings, working in heavy traffic areas, working in inclement weather conditions, using pesticides and other potentially hazardous, critical or complicated situations; dangers associated with overhead energized power lines as they relate to tree pruning and removal in order to identify proper working clearances and ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: tree pruning and removal procedures sufficient to comply with the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices; rigging equipment and procedures used in tree pruning and removal; tools and personal equipment used in tree pruning and removal; species of trees and their characteristics; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Tree Surgeon Supervisor.

Prior to the qualifying multiple-choice test, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Tree Surgeon Supervisor employed by the City of Los Angeles. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the qualifying multiple-choice test and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.

The advisory essay will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory essay between MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 and MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 . Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified.

The qualifying multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the qualifying multiple-choice test on-line. The remote proctored multiple-choice test will be held from TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 AND MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 . Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

FAQs for on-line testing is available at https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

Passing Score for Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test

The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set at, above, or below 70% .

Candidates must complete the advisory essay and achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test in order to be invited to the interview.

The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in tree pruning and removal; local, State, Federal and industry standard regulations, including Cal/OSHA, International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety policies and procedures that apply to tree work activities; tree activities that are hazardous, critical, or complicated, such as tree contact with energized lines, tree growth over buildings, working in heavy traffic areas, working in inclement weather conditions, using pesticides and other potentially hazardous, critical or complicated situations; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: tree pruning and removal procedures sufficient to comply with the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices; species of trees and their characteristics; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

NOTES :

This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .
Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated in this bulletin.
Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing both prior to and during employment in this class.
Some positions in this class may require you to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine your eligibility for continued employment.
In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.


Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH

ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:

http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

• 

• City of Los Angeles

Show more