Arborist III Examination

City of Cleveland • CH - City Hall, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This application is not for an immediate opening. By submitting an application, you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. Under general supervision, serves as a field supervisor within the Division of Urban Forestry. Provides day-to-day leadership to arborist crews, ensuring high-quality tree care, safe work practices, and consistent operational performance. Supports staff development; assigns schedules and oversees workflow; monitors work activities and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with established standards. Manages tools and supply inventories; maintains facility standards; and coordinates training and mentorship for field staff. Performs skilled arboriculture work alongside crews approximately fifty percent of the time to support operations, ensure continuity of services, and model best practices. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – B with Airbrake endorsement at time of hire.
• Five (5) years of professional tree-care experience, including pruning, removals, equipment operation, and general arboricultural practices.
• At least Two (2) of crew leadership or lead-worker experience in tree care, forestry, or related field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding arborist work in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools, and equipment, such as chainsaws, chippers, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, grapple trucks and climbing gear, and the ability to apply safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to respond to emergency or storm-related events, or other emergency incidents and/or instances, which may include working outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Single Rope Technique (SRT) climbing experience
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP)
• Crew Leader Qualification through Tree Care Industry Association

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction, oversight, and support to arborist crews; ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with division standards and union requirements.
• Support District Forester and adjust daily and weekly work plans, assign tasks, and coordinate personnel and equipment to meet operational priorities.
• Mentor and coach field staff, support skill advancement, assist with onboarding, and reinforce safe and modern arboricultural practices.
• Perform arborist duties alongside crews, including pruning, removals, equipment operation, and site assessments, modeling best practices and maintaining continuity of operations.
• Oversee maintenance, tracking, and readiness of tools, vehicles, and supplies; identify needs and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces, ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting efficient daily operations.
• Participate in storm-related and emergency tree response, including work outside normal business hours when necessary to support public safety and service continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed