Job Description
Salary: $23.14 - $32.70 Hourly
Location : City of Wichita Forestry Operations, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: TREE MTCE SUPERVISOR - FOR
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK Forestry and Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/12/2025
Bargaining Unit: 1000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. Distinguishing Features of Work This is specialized work supervising and inspecting the care of trees along City streets and the City park system. Work emphasis is on the inspection of private utility tree crews engaged in removing tree obstructions of high wires or on park tree care activities. Work requires the application of tree care skills and involves some danger in connection with tree climbing work and working around high tension lines. Assignments are received orally or in writing from a technical supervisor who makes frequent inspections and gives advice, however the employee usually develops his/her own work methods and proceeds independently on regular assignments.
The days and Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration****Posting may close at anytime** Examples of Work Performed - Organizes, assigns and directs the work of a crew of tree maintenance workers in planting, pruning, shaping, spraying and removing trees.
- Instructs employees in safe work methods and takes necessary safeguards and precautions for preventing injuries to employees and the public.
- Inspects work of private utility company tree crews to ensure that proper methods are used and that trees are not damaged.
- Performs difficult tree work in climbing, shaping and pruning trees around high tension electric lines and rigging or removing dangerous trees.
- Supervises semiskilled workers in balling evergreens, watering trees and performing routine tree care tasks.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work - Considerable knowledge of the standard methods and practices used in climbing, shaping and caring for shade trees.
- Knowledge of tree diseases, insects, and methods of tree surgery.
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work, particularly of the dangers of working around high voltage electric lines and methods necessary to safeguard workers under his/her supervision.
- Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs or other hearing protection
- Ability to organize, assign and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to climb trees and to work safely and effectively at varying heights.
- Ability to use saws, pole shears, axes, sledgehammers, wedges, stump pullers, trucks, winches, hoists, derricks, power sprayers and other tools and equipment used in forestry work.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of outside agencies, City officials, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL). If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training Required Experience and Training - Three years of experience in performing tree maintenance activities.
- One year of leadership experience in arboriculture or horticulture work, overseeing teams in tree maintenance, planting, or landscape enhancement.
- Ability to acquire a valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
- A valid driver's license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training - A valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
I have the following years of tree maintenance work experience
- 6 months to 1 year experience
- 1 to 2 years' experience
- 3 to 5 years' experience
- 6+ years' experience
- I do not have tree maintenance work experience
02
I have following years of leadership experience in arboriculture or horticulture work, overseeing teams in tree maintenance, planting, or landscape enhancement.
- less than 1 year of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
- 3 - 4 years of experience
- 5 + years of experience
- I do not have any leadership experience in arboriculture or horticulture work, overseeing teams in tree maintenance, planting, or landscape enhancement.
03
(6mo) This position requires a Class B CDL license. Please identify your current status with a Class B CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class B CDL license.
- I currently have an active Class A CDL license.
- I do not have a current Class B CDL license, but am willing and able to obtain this license within the first 6-months of employment.
- I am not willing or able to obtain a Class B CDL license.
04
This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.
- I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
- I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
- I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen.
05
I have a valid driver's license.
06
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,