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Distinguishing Features of the Class The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform tree care and maintenance of trees along streets, in parks, and on other municipal property. EXAMINATION: All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for a performance and written examination that will be scheduled at a later date. Qualified applicants will be notified via their preferred method of the time and place of the exams, which will consist of a written exam followed by the performance exam. The performance exam consists of a knot tying and chainsaw demonstration and a timed manual tree climb using only ropes. Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks. Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment. Acceptable Experience and Training High School graduation or GED and three (3) years of full-time, paid experience as a tree pruner-climber. (Full-time is defined as 32 hours or more per week. Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) Must be a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture, or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. Must be an Iowa Certified Pesticide Applicator in categories #2, #30T, or #6, or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. Possession of a valid Class B CDL allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes. Required Special Qualifications Please Note: Photocopy submittal of all relevant certificates are required by the application deadline to avoid application disqualification. If you possess a Non-Iowa Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required by the application deadline to avoid application disqualification. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Inspects trees and shrubs for insects, diseases, split or weak branch attachments, and other abnormalities. Performs tree care maintenance such as pruning, removal, planting, mulching, staking, fertilizing and watering. Operates heavy equipment (e.g., aerial portion of bucket truck, chipper truck, chipper, etc.) utilized to prune and remove trees. Operates and maintains manual and motorized equipment (e.g., chain saws, power pruner, stump grinder, root pruner, hand tools, etc.) at ground level and at heights up to 70 ft. Trims trees using climbing ropes and saddle. Uses proper safety equipment, monitors working conditions, and reports problems to supervisor. Interacts with other City departments and the public to accomplish work. Provides feedback to supervisors to enhance operations. Keeps accurate records of time spent and equipment used on each job. May work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary in response to emergencies (e.g. storms, tornadoes, floods, mudslides, etc.) related to public tree removal. May work in harsh weather conditions (e.g., xtreme hot or cold temperatures, rain, snow, etc.) with frequent exposure to environmental hazards (e.g., pollens, poison ivy, dust, etc). Performs other duties as assigned. Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class The principal function of an employee in this class is to direct the Neighborhood Inspection Division and its personnel to obtain compliance with the City's housing, vector control, noise, odor, graffiti, zoning, public nuisance, other related ordinances and regulations. Supervises and assists staff involved in the enforcement of the City's housing, environmental health, vector control, noise, odor, graffiti, zoning and public nuisance ordinances and other assigned regulations. Provides leadership for the division in promoting a high level of customer service, being proactive in obtaining community compliance with code requirements and works closely with neighborhood groups and other organizations. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, construction management, construction technology, architecture or related field; and Considerable experience in building construction inspection, housing or code enforcement, or a related field with increasing responsibility; and Some of the required experience must be in a related supervisory or administrative capacity; or Possession of a master's degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of experience, but may not be substituted for the supervisory experience. Required Special Qualifications Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility. The City of Des Moines' Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within seven (7) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Supervises and evaluates the work of employees; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules, and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures; Assigns ongoing work to subordinates; explains methods and procedures giving special instructions on unusual problems and situations; spot checks work in process or upon completion; participates in ongoing work; Coordinates work activities with others in matters that directly impact assigned program operations; Makes recommendations concerning budget, personnel, and related resource requirements for the area supervised based upon experience, anticipated workload, and production capability of the department; Provides financial and program/operational data for higher-level management decisions; gathers, analyzes, and compiles data to prepare narrative and statistical reports on department activities; Drafts recommendations for policy and procedural changes for approval by a higher authority. Plans work activities and sequential operations on a daily, weekly, monthly, or longer-term basis; Works with department director and deputy director and explains and interprets regulations and procedures; coordinates and improvises work schedules and systems; Provides detailed responses about technical support programs and organization activities; explains criterion for evaluations, status of projects or program activities, coverage and limitations of services or programs, reasons for regulations or procedures, and how systems function and processes interrelate; Compiles statistical or narrative information for agency personnel, other state, federal, county, or municipal officials, legislators, the news media, and the general public; Explains the work of the department, program policies, and procedures to interested parties and staff; drafts detailed responses about programs, regulations, procedures, activities, and status of projects; compiles statistical or narrative information about the program; Represents the department at various and related business meetings; Exercises a substantial measure of responsibility and accountability for the technical soundness of the work which is supervised. Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, installs, programs, maintains and repairs traffic control and communication equipment. NOTE: Starting Salary is $33.08/hr. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from a standard high school; and Two years of responsible experience involving the technical aspects of traffic signal operations, such as the repair and maintenance of solid state electronics and electrical power systems; or Any equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Additional education may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education. Required Special Qualifications Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen; Possession of a valid Class B CDL allowing the ability to operate vehicles with airbrakes within 6 months of appointment. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Installs and maintains microprocessor based electronic and electromechanical traffic control devices, including controllers, receivers, detectors, communication devices, and other related equipment; Installs, constructs, and maintains conduits; cables; ducts, poles; signal heads; vehicle detection; traffic observation equipment, such as cameras; and other signal related equipment; Works with traffic engineers in programming traffic signal controllers. Performs routine and emergency repair of traffic signals on site, including call-out work after hours; Performs component level bench repair on microprocessor-based digital traffic control devices, including trouble shooting as required; Installs, maintains, and trouble shoots the traffic signal communications system, including fiber-optic and twisted pair communication cable; Inspects contractor's work related to the installation of traffic signals and systems; Performs underground cable location services; Installs and maintains underground cable, street lighting fixtures, and high voltage switching devices; Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principals, practices and new developments in the assigned areas; Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required . PLEASE NOTE: Location of work assignment and scheduled work hours will vary by position and season. Accepting applications until the application deadline or until all vacancies are filled, whichever occurs first. Acceptable Experience and Training Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience working with the general public is preferred. Required Special Qualifications Possession of an applicable valid driver's license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities. The City of Des Moines' Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within thirteen (13) months of appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position. Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Collects various fees from patrons and makes change. Provides assistance to patrons. Directs parking and pedestrian traffic. May need to place signage providing directional information. Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise. Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles. Prepares and maintains various parks and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation. Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors. Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed. May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program. May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks. Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, assists patrons, assists staff with the facilitation of scheduled programs and events including set-ups, tear downs, monitoring patron activity and general maintenance duties; and performs related work as required. Note: Work assignment will be at a specific aquatic facility and will include assisting in the operational maintenance activities such as power washing, cleaning, grounds care and other seasonal activities including assisting in preparing the facility for opening for the season and closing up the facility after the season. Associates will work a flexible, 5-day work week with assigned work hours between 5:00AM and 3:00PM, including holidays and one weekend day per week. Approximate employment duration : Work assignment is from May to September. Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work performed by these positions are currently limited or not being performed. The positions are posted now in preparation for post COVID-19 operations. Acceptable Experience and Training Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience working with the general public is preferred. Required Special Qualifications Possession of an applicable valid driver's license is required where assigned duties require driving responsibilities. If possess a Non-Iowa Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required at the time of application. Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable, driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to hire. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Collects various fees from patrons and makes change; Provides assistance to patrons; Directs parking and pedestrian traffic; May need to place signage providing directional information; Assists in monitoring events, scheduled programming and overseeing patron activity; and alerts supervisor of any problems that arise; Picks-up loose trash and/or debris and disposes in waste receptacles; Prepares and maintains various park and recreational facilities and venues hosting scheduled programming, events and patron participation; Event related preparedness may include but not limited to opening and closing facilities; set-ups; tear downs; shoveling and blowing snow; supplying restrooms; decorating; pulling weeds and mopping and/or sweeping floors; Assists with concessions including operating cash register and serving food as needed.; May need to guard vendor property as needed in preparation of a scheduled event or program; May oversee the activities of a group of participants within a scheduled program to ensure completeness of assigned tasks. Closing Date/Time: 6/25/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Oversees activities and participants at the City wading pools. Approximate employment duration : May work up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, from May-August. Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Note : Hiring preference is given to applicants who held the position with the City of Des Moines during the 2020 summer employment season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work performed by these positions are currently limited or not being performed. The positions are posted now in preparation for post COVID-19 operations. Acceptable Experience and Training Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be 16 years of age. Required Special Qualifications Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment. Current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when work assignment requires. Free CPR/First Aid certification courses are available through the City of Des Moines Park and Recreation Department for those offered employment in this position. For more information, please contact Austin Tasler at (515) 248-6330. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Organizes, plans and leads a wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs, summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities; Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants; Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules; Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment; Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports; Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts; May drive a vehicle for transportation of program/activity participants and performs related work as required. Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of tasks in connection with park maintenance, construction and repair work, and to perform other routine, manual laboring work as required. Approximate employment hours : May work up to 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, possibly including weekends and holidays. Typical season is between May and August with flexible employment start and end dates. Deadline : Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions. Recruitment for and the projected timeline for filling these vacancies is not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These positions are part of an operation that must be performed regardless of circumstances. Acceptable Experience and Training Any combination equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. May require valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility where work assignment requires driving a vehicle. Required Special Qualifications Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks. Passing pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Collects and disposes of refuse and trash. Cleans park restrooms and shelters. Plants, weeds, and waters landscaped areas. Assist with operation of public swimming pools and wading pools. Plant, trim, mulch and water trees. Remove invasive plants. Plant and seed native plant species. Assist with construction projects and repairs to park facilities. Assist with equipment maintenance. Drive pickup trucks. Performs other related laboring, custodial and routine manual tasks as required. Work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Closing Date/Time: 6/21/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Develops, manages and leads activities related to the Urban Forest in the City of Des Moines. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Arboriculture or closely related field; and A minimum of five (5) years experience in arboriculture; and Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture is required. Possession of valid Iowa Drivers License or evidence of equivalent mobility. Registered Consulting Arborist with the American Society of Consulting Arborists or Board Certified Master Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture preferred. Required Special Qualifications Possession of valid Iowa Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. NOTE: Transcripts verifying degree conferred, copies of certifications need or out of state driving records have to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to receive credit. Please send electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline . Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Manages the Forestry Division of the Public Works Department; Responsible for all city owned trees; Works with other city departments on tree related matters; Develops, leads and maintains the Urban Forest Master Plan; Acts as a liaison to varying Boards and Commissions, including the DNR, Trees Forever, Tree City USA/Arbor Day, ISU-Forestry Department, Parks Board, Planning and Zoning and Des Moines neighborhood Groups; Performs planning, data collection and reporting activities including a complete inventory of all city owned trees; Makes presentations to various civic, professional and other related groups on the care and maintenance of trees; Recommends Capital Improvement Program projects and prepares, monitors and recommends related expenditures; Reviews site plans, specifications, contracts, etc. for compliance with codes, ordinances, zoning, etc. related to trees; Oversees the City's Tree Mitigation Ordinance and Policy; Enforces City tree ordinances, design, design standards and municipal specifications; recommends changes to such when necessary through the appropriate approval process. Inspects and reports on the need to treat trees for diseases, parasites, etc.; Manages and/or coordinates specific tree programs, i.e. Oak Wilt Program, Emerald Ash Borer program, etc; Develops and implements plans, strategies, and programs to conserve, preserve and proliferate trees and urban forests; Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2021 5:00 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of the Class Performs work assisting in the operation and maintenance of city parks. This may include maintaining turf areas and landscape beds, maintenance and restoration of natural area, trash pick up, maintaining swimming and wading pools, cleaning restrooms and shelters, and other rental responsibilities. Depending on work assignment, may require ability to lift up to 50lbs and frequent bending. This position is a seasonal 7-Month position (April thru October). 40 hours per week. Work hours vary on work assignment and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Accepting applications until the application deadline or until all vacancies are filled, whichever occurs first. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from high school or GED, and minimum one year of experience in one or more of the following areas; swimming pool operation, operating park maintenance equipment or similar machinery, turf grass maintenance, horticulture or landscape maintenance, custodial work. Required Special Qualifications License or Other Requirements : Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa. Possession of valid Iowa Ornamental and Turf (3OT) Pesticide Applicator's license and Certified Pool Operator's certificate or the ability to acquire within six months of hire, if required based on job assignment. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Conducts turf grass maintenance including soil prep and seeding, pesticide selection and application and seed mix recommendation.. Recommends turf renovation projects and grass seed mix for general and special use turf areas. Recommends and may apply pesticides on turf and annual bed areas; applies soil amendments. Plants and maintains landscape areas including annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Conducts invasive species removal, pesticide/herbicide application and seeding in natural areas. Inspects pool operation equipment, reports and may repair malfunctioning filtration and chlorination components; develops and implements plans to correct and prevent breakdowns. Sets valves and controllers for filtration and chlorination systems; skims grease, replaces sand and purges filter system as needed; checks and adjusts water chemistry. Tracks use of chemicals and recommends annual purchases. Performs general building and grounds cleaning and maintenance work. Performs other facility and site maintenance tasks as assigned. Drives truck, utility tractor, or utility vehicle as needed. Closing Date/Time: 8/13/2021 5:00 PM Central