Urban Forestry Technician, Sr.
SALARY: $27.67 - $39.58 Hourly
JOB TYPE: Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department
OPENING DATE: 12/11/2025
LOCATION: Elk Grove, CA 
CLOSING DATE: 1/15/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Description
The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking to hire a full-time Urban Forestry Technician, Sr. in the Park
Operations Division. This position may be required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to, weekends,
holidays, and after-hour emergency calls. The Urban Forestry Technician, Sr. classification is represented by Teamsters
Local #150.

Position Description
Under general supervision, performs the more complex, difficult, and specialized work of a crew responsible for
providing maintenance activities with other staff and volunteers; operates and maintains tree care equipment; responds
to requests for tree services from management and the public; performs plant and pest diagnosis and implements
appropriate corrective measures; provides technical and specialized assistance to the assigned management and
supervisory staff; and performs related work as assigned.

Salary Information
The salary range for the Urban Forestry Technician, Sr. classification is between $27.67 - $39.58 hourly. The District
typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than mid-point of the salary range.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that maybe performed. The omission
of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the position. 

• Plants and stakes new trees and applies mulch to the base; waters newly planted trees utilizing a portable
  watering tank; waters non-irrigated district-owned trees; and loads and transports trees.
• Performs tree care functions including tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, and related tasks.
• Drives, operates, inspects, and maintains tools and equipment used for tree maintenance programs, including, but
  not limited to, chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws, hand tools, and tractors.
• Performs plant and pest diagnosis and implements appropriate corrective measures; provides advice on proper
  care of trees and possible remedies for disease or pest problems to property owners.
• Receives, processes, completes, and maintains work requests and work orders for tree related services from
  management.
• Responds to tree emergencies including uprooted trees and broken limbs; clears trees and limbs from avenues of
  transportation; notifies management accordingly regarding any damage from the tree emergency.
• Maintains files, databases including tree inventory, and records related to urban forestry programs and services.
• Creates and distributes public outreach and educational materials.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates special events, engages stakeholders and the public.
• Oversees and coordinates the work performed by contractors; ensures contractors meet all requirements; reviews
  work and safety practices for contractors and urban forestry crews; trains, directs, and assists urban forestry
  volunteers.
• Attends workshops and conferences to maintain industry certifications. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be
considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified and waived. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and
abilities:

Experience:
Three (3) years of responsible experience in tree maintenance, tree planting, and tree care.

Education and Training:
High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in tree maintenance, trimming tasks, or a
related field.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the
  District insurance carrier and maintain it throughout employment.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first thirty (30) days of
  employment; certification must be maintained through employment

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