The Tree Trimmer will trim, cultivate, repair, remove and transplant trees and shrubs and apply pesticide. This requires extensive climbing, use of ropes, ladders and a variety of tools used in forestry work. Tree trimmers provide tree removal, trimming, operate mowing equipment, and plant trees.
Responsibilities for External Candidates
Qualifications for External Candidates
Educational/Experience Requirements
Applicants will be required to pass the following assessments:
A Written Assessment will be administered covering knowledge of tree trimming, tree climbing tools, trimming tools, safety practices and botany of common trees. A Tree Climbing Abilities Assessment will also be administered. Candidates will be required to safely climb a tree using ropes and harnesses to demonstrate maneuvering in a tree.
A physical agility assessment will be administered on a pass/fail basis.
Candidates must pass all tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
PURPOSE
To establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain in effect for six (6) months but may be extended. This will remain in existence until exhausted or terminated by the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.
This is a continuous examination and ranking on the eligible list will be subject to change as names are added to and removed from the list.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pay Rate and Fringe Benefits: Appointments will usually be made at the minimum rate with annual increases where applicable. Payment is on a bi-weekly basis. Employees receive liberal fringe benefits, which include vacation pay, sick leave pay, health care insurance, optical, dental, long term disability, life insurance and a retirement plan.
Investigation and Probationary Period: An investigation of character and past employment will be conducted. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent, in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements.
Veteran's Preference: Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Requests for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of the examination.
Appeal of Rejection: Persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision. An appeal must be filed within twenty (20) days following the mailing of the rejection stating the basis on which the application should be accepted.
Review of Examination: A request to review an examination must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the notice of result of the examination is mailed. An appeal concerning the rating received must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the review. An appeal must state the basis on which it is claimed that the rating is improper.
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