CC Resolution 12976 - Amending the Classification and Salary Plan for ArboristRESOLUTION NO. 12976
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Manager is required by Section 2.12.030 of the Campbell Municipal
code to prepare and submit to the City Council recommendations for the reorganization of
offices, departments, and positions which are considered to be in the best interest of
efficient, effective and economical conduct of the municipal services provided by the City;
and
WHEREAS, Title 2, Section 2.16.020 of the Campbell Municipal Code provides that the
City Council may, from time to time, by resolution, change the compensation of
employees of said City, and may, by resolution, adopt salary and wage scales; and
WHEREAS, a review has been conducted; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the current Classification and Salary Plan is needed to
meet the requirements of Municipal Code Section 2.12.030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby approve the revision of the class specification for Arborist.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May 2023, by the following roll call vote. -
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Landry, Bybee
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
Anne Bybee, M' yor
ATTEST:
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Andrea Sand s, City Clerk
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Updated: May 2, 2023
ARBORIST
nFFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of tree maintenance work including trimming;
assists with the coordination and implementation of the City's tree and landscape and
median maintenance programs; performs tree assessments and prepares arborist reports;
prepares daily records and reports; prepares and monitors program budget; manages City
contractors in tree trimming and removal activities; works with and leads field crews and
employees in involving the care and maintenance of trees; may supervise, provide lead
direction, and evaluate the work of Parks Maintenance personnel; exercises judgment in
appraising condition of trees, especially with regard to public safety; supervises the use of
rigging and other equipment; provide work assignments and technical direction for Parks
Maintenance teams; does related work as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Assists in planning, developing, and coordinating the preparation of City trees, park strip,
and maintenance contracts; assists in the planning, developing and coordinating of the
City's median landscaping program, weed abatement, and insect and disease control;
coordinates landscape and tree trimming activities with appropriate City departments and
other public agencies; performs tree risk and condition assessments and reports; consults
and reviews with public and private contractors on landscape tree and median island
maintenance projects; assists in handling citizen service requests regarding tree and
landscape problems; responds to inquiries regarding tree and landscape problems from
citizens and other City departments; review tree removal applications for private
development for small and medium scale projects; reviews and administers routine
contractual work on trimming and removing trees in City parks and in Public right-of-ways;
prepares contracts for subdivision tree planting, trimming of young and mature trees,
replacement tree planting and tree and stump removal; assists in the training of City
landscape maintenance crews; assists in review of herbicides and pesticides used by City
crews; plants, transplants, trims and removes trees utilizing climbing equipment or aerial
truck; removes tree stumps with stump grinder or truck and chain gear; sets up traffic
control devices and directs traffic; operates a variety of power and motorized equipment;
maintains equipment and tools; applies chemicals to trees and shrubs, conducts tree
inspections, maintains basic work records, prepares daily records and reports; work
irregular hours in the performance of storm patrol and emergency repair work as
necessary; provides lead direction to Parks Maintenance crews and City contractors in
pruning and removal of trees and limbs; supervises the use of rigging and other equipment;
supervises subordinates engaged in hazardous tree topping operations; supervises the
work of others, is responsible for maintaining department standards; performs other related
duties as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Four years of
related experience in tree maintenance work, including lead
worker experience. A current Arborist Certification from the
International Society of Arboriculture.
Knowledge of: Trees/plant materials and problems associated with each
species; methods and techniques used in planting, nurturing,
and maintaining a variety of trees and landscape properties,
techniques, tools, and equipment used in tree maintenance
work; tree species, chemicals, and insects; supervision and
organizational principles; customer service and basic
supervisory principles and safe work practices. Public agency
procurement and contract management techniques.
Ability to: Effectively and safely use tools and equipment; perform heavy
physical labor; operate trucks and other appropriate motorized
equipment; work in inclement weather, work extended or
irregular hours; accurately maintain basic records; understand
and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and
maintain effective working relationships; and deal effectively
with the public; supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate
personnel; frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to
handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch work in an
environment with frequently loud noise, exposure to wet and/or
humid conditions and vibration, and exposure to street/road
traffic, regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must also
possess physical ability to load, unload, and maneuver a
variety of materials such as brush, limbs, and mulch weighing
up to 150 pounds from truck beds or trailers with equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.
Valid Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture
(I SA)
Supplemental Information: In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of
Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
Human Resources Division
The City of Campbell is and Equal Opportunity Employer
Rev. 15, `23