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City of Mountain View seeks Tree Trimmer III


Salary: $3,559.13 -$4,326.39 (Bi-weekly) Location: Municipal Operation Center
      $7,711.45 - $9,373.85  (Monthly)       231 N Whisman Rd
$92,537.38 - $112,486.14 (Annually)       Mountain View, CA 94043

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400088
Department: Community Services Department
Division: Forestry and Roadway Landscape
Opening Date:  6/4/25
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-exempt
Bargaining unit: SEIU

What's the Role:
We’re looking for a self-motivated, safety-oriented, and diligent individual with exceptional customer service skills who enjoys working outdoors to take on the role of Tree Trimmer III in the Forestry Division of the Community Services Department. The City's Tree Trimmers perform a variety of duties including working from the ground and in a bucket truck to trim, prune, remove, plant, grind tree stumps, drag brush, operate the chipper, install street banners, and otherwise maintain Street and City owned trees. The City’s Tree Trimmer III position is also responsible for the daily performance and on-going training for the Tree Trimmer I/II positions. If you are looking to make a positive impact in a skilled maintenance and customer service role, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.

What you will do:

  •  Operate small power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees on City streets and in City parks.
  • Safely and efficiently load brush, logs, and debris into trucks.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of tree identification and tree maintenance practices.
  • Maintain tree trimming equipment, including chain saws and hand saws.
  • Oversee the completion and sharing work orders for all work performed on a daily basis.
  • Assist in the inspection of priority tree service requests.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized training programs for the Tree Trimmer I/II’s.
  • Lead safety meetings and other team briefings.
  • Engage with the public regarding tree work.

The Essentials

  • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible tree maintenance experience.
  • Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by courses in arboriculture, pesticide management, or a related field, plus completion of City’s or college-level supervisory training course prior to or within two years of appointment.
  • Possession of a valid Class B California Driver License.

Bonus Points

  • Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
  • Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Are we a match?

  •  You are safety-oriented with the ability to prioritize a variety of projects throughout the work day.
  • You are an effective communicator with the knowledge and tact to respond respectfully to customer inquiries.
  • You are a resourceful, diligent worker with top-notch problem solving skills.
  • You are a respectful team player and leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
  • You are flexible and willing to work beyond normal business hours in response to storms and emergencies.

Apply Now
Submit your application and resume online at CALOPPS or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a first application review date of 5:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, June 25. This recruitment may close at any time. Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.

Dudek seeks Urban Forester III


Location: Pasadena
Practice/Department: Urban Forestry
Internal Title: Urban Forester III
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $90,000 - $102,000 annually*
*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact
We are seeking an individual that shares our core value of ”creating a healthy urban forest for our future” and is looking for an opportunity to bring that core value to communities large and small. This position is available for an individual who wants to help grow one of the leading urban forestry teams in the country and promote healthy and mature trees by providing expert arboriculture knowledge and urban forestry principles. Relevant experience for this position could include, but is not limited to, a consulting urban forester or arborist, urban forestry planner, or municipal arborist. 

This position will be based out of our Pasadena office and can accommodate a hybrid work schedule. The position will require approximately 20% travel for meetings, presentations, and community events. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of urban forest management plans for municipal and other clients that deliver an implementable program towards a sustainable urban forest.  
  • Coordinate project team members by assigning tasks and monitoring workloads to meet project deadlines and deliverables.  
  • Maintain client relationships through consistent communication, facilitating meetings, and preparation of presentations.  
  • Write chapters of urban forest management plans including urban forest best management practices, municipal budget and work performance, tree inventory sustainability assessments, application of canopy cover studies, community engagement, and ordinances and policies.  
  • Maintain and track project budgets and prepare monthly invoices.  
  • Review and edit work of team members.  
  • Develop goals and strategies with the assistance of the Urban Forestry group leader to continue to grow the urban forestry practice through business development and marketing. 
  • Prepare proposals, attend meetings and interviews, and represent Dudek’s urban forestry practice as part of our ongoing business development. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist.  
  • An understanding of the components needed to develop an urban forest management plan, including data sources, urban forest sustainability principles, climate change research, tree maintenance practices, ISA standards, and financing. 
  • Proven ability to build partnerships and manage relationships that lead to the successful completion of projects and business growth. 
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.  
  • Candidate must have excellent leadership, organization and problem-solving skills to facilitate successful project teams and on-time project delivery to clients. 
  • Candidate must have excellent analytical and technical writing skills at a professional level.  
  • Candidate must demonstrate professional communication skills, both written and oral.  If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample. 
  • Candidate will be required to occasionally travel from their home office to other portions of the region in which they live, and beyond, as projects dictate. 
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional arboricultural and/or urban forestry credentials a plus (e.g., Board Certified Master Arborist, ASCA
  • Registered Consulting Arborist, TRAQ qualified, Municipal Specialist etc.) 
  • Experience with arboricultural procedures, urban forestry concepts, and ability to learn various diagnostic equipment procedures.  
  • Experience working with municipal urban forest programs and city staff. 
  • Experience with community engagement activities including facilitating workshops and strategic outreach planning.  

Working Conditions:
Environment
This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
This job may also require occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

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