Tree Surgeon ; Revised
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listing for:
Governmentjobs.com
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 87863 - 109181 USD Yearly
USD
87863.00
109181.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: TREE SURGEON 3114 (REVISED 11-22-2023)
Overview
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.
Salary
ANNUAL SALARY
$54,308 -- $79,364
The salary range for positions in the Department of Water and Power is $87,863 to $109,181
Notes
For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to the City of Los Angeles reciprocity document at http per lacity org Reciprocity City Depts and DWP pdfAnnual 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.Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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; orOne 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 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 online at http per la city org exams vwe sup pdf. Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their online application at the time of filing or will have seven calendar days from the online submission date to email a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to per.appdocs at la city.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 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…
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