Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-057 DJE
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 05/10/2024
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, May 17, 2024
UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, June 13, 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, June 13, 2024.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $20.97 - $25.23
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: This will be worth 30% of the final grade. Applicant’s grade will be determined based on Education and Experience found in application.
PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: This will be worth 70% of the final grade. Applicants will be required to tie various knots and/or hitches for climbing and rigging. They will also be required to ascend an oak tree to retrieve flags from the upper canopy which will require them to wear a climbing saddle and other gear for work positioning in a tree. (Candidates must bring their own saddle and work gear) Candidates might also be required to demonstrate their skill utilizing a chainsaw. Specifics will be given when candidates are notified of the time, date, and place of their examination.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, performs skilled arboricultural work including planting, pruning, and removing trees. Removes dead and dangerous trees and tree stumps from City rights- of-way, parks, and public properties. Prunes, removes, and otherwise maintains street and public trees. Uses insulated tool to remove tree parts from electrical wires in accordance with OSHA and ANSI standards. Plants trees by digging holes with shovel or approved equipment. Uses chain saws, power pole saws, and hand tools to remove and prune trees. Cleans work area. Performs emergency duties during and after storms to remove trees and branches from streets. Performs general, basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Follows all OSHA and ANSI safety standards. Substitutes for Arborist II as needed. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Two (2) years of experience in Arboriculture or a closely related field required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 lbs.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
