Urban Forestry Technician, Sr

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

• High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in tree maintenance, trimming tasks, or a related field.

• 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.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain valid professional arborist certification designation by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Possession of a valid California State Pesticide Applicators Certificate.

• Local trees and plant species common to the region.
• Insects and diseases that infect trees and plants in the region, and the actions necessary to correct these issues.
• Professional standards and best practices in arboriculture and tree care.
• Safe work practices, including the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for tree care…