(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

L

Administers contracts by reviewing current and proposed agreements, providing direction and scheduling, conducting inspections, and overseeing irrigation and landscape development.

2

S

Develops contracts by writing compliance guidelines, participating in the selection, review and negotiation process, processing payments, preparing costs estimates, and establishing safety procedures.

3

S

Oversees urban forestry projects by developing landscape and tree inventories, monitoring forestry health and viability, supervising tree and plant maintenance, processing paperwork, and developing policies and ordinances.  

4

L

Reviews landscape designs and drawings to ensure the appropriateness of horticultural species and that installation is appropriate based on best horticultural practices.  Oversees chemical applications to insure proper herbicide and pesticide application. 

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years experience.

Supervision

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.  A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.

Human Collaboration Skills

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations.  Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices.  End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

Technical Skills

Advanced:  Work requires advances skills and k knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes department-wide.  Independent judgment and decision making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Budget Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.  Makes recommendations toward fiscal decisions within the department. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds.   May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Reading

Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

F

Making presentations, observing work site, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

F

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, equipment, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, equipment, files

Pushing/Pulling

R

File drawers, equipment, tables and chairs

Reaching

R

For supplies, for files

Handling

R

Paperwork, monies

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

O

Filing in lower drawers, inspecting irrigation systems

Crawling

R

Under equipment

Bending

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

R

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

R

Stairs, ladders

Balancing

R

On step stools

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

F

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

O

Emergency Situation

R

Frequent Change of Tasks

R

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

O

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

O

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

O

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

 X

     Vehicle

 X

Warehouse

     Outdoors

X

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center