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City and County of Honolulu, HI

PARK GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT SUPERVISOR I (SR-22) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu, HI, Houston, Texas, United States,


Position InformationLike a majestic Monkeypod tree, stand tall and proud alongside your arboriculture crew as you maintain and care for City trees. The

Department of Parks and Recreation ,

Division of Urban Forestry , Horticulture Services Branch, Arboriculture Section, located at 3902 Paki Avenue, is looking for an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist (or one who will obtain the credential before completion of probation) to lead multiple arboriculture crews to maintain City trees throughout the island.

Plan, assign, schedule, and monitor your arboriculture crews and contractors to ensure their performance and work meet the City's high standards. Investigate requests and complaints from the public, utility companies, private groups and governmental agencies regarding all issues related to the City's trees. Not only will you be performing supervisory arboriculture work, but you will also manage your staff by preparing and issuing annual performance reports. If necessary, conduct staff investigations for possible disciplinary actions. Be ready to start early since work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Special Working Conditions:

Required to respond to emergency work which may be performed in inclement or extreme weather, working under or near fallen trees, exposed to traffic under poor visibility conditions, securing areas of electric lines felled by trees, off-road conditions, after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this department.

Additional Job InformationApplications must be submitted online at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu

to be accepted.

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Minimum Qualification RequirementsAt the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.

Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.

Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from the attainment of a bachelor's degree. Work experience used to substitute for the education requirement will not be considered towards the two (2) year experience requirement listed below.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:Two (2) years of

supervisory experience

involving responsibility for a program overseeing the: 1) propagation and cultivation of various plants, shrubs, and trees; and/or 2) care, maintenance, and beautification activities for parks, gardens, streets, malls, or other landscaped areas.

Such experience must have demonstrated the knowledge of the principles and practices of:

horticulture and arboriculture;

propagation and cultivation methods and techniques;

techniques of tree trimming/pruning and relocation;

techniques of plant, tree, and shrubbery arrangements;

basic principles and methods of eradicating and controlling plant pests and diseases; and

budget preparation.

Must have the ability to:

plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of a group of employees;

plan and establish grounds improvement and beautification projects;

prepare reports;

develop and implement training programs; and

deal effectively with subordinates and others.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Prior to Appointment:

Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile).

Current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.

Hearing Conservation Test.

Prior to Completion of Probation:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist credential.

The above listed licenses/certifications must be maintained on a current basis thereafter.

Examination ProcessEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:Education and Experience Evaluation...................................100%

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