Provisional to Permanent – Arborist Technician (3434) - Citywide (168851)

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.   This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with  Class-Based Test (CBT)  Civil Service Rules.  This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employees   of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 3434 Arborist Technician classification and only those who meet this requirement will be placed on the eligible list for consideration of future permanent position.  Application Opening: Friday, November 6, 2026 Application Deadline: Application filing will be open at least through Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59PM, (P.S.T.), and will close anytime thereafter. Salary Range:   $109,538 - $123,448 annually Recruitment ID:  PTP-3434-164851 / RTF0168850-00603918 Appointment Type:  Permanent Civil Service  San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heightening the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in various professional jobs in a diverse array of services such as maintaining City streets & parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe, and firefighting.  Under general supervision, as an Arborist Technician, you will perform various urban forestry maintenance tasks and duties which include the removal of trees and other vegetation while performing related duties as needed. Important and Essential Duties: As an Arborist Technician, your duties may include but are not limited to the following: Identify, assess, and evaluate conditions of trees and other vegetation. Climb trees with rope and saddle or access with an aerial lift truck to remove dead, diseased, damaged, or unwanted limbs. Remove trees and grind stumps. Perform various types of technical rigging , including using the use of blocks, ropes, and lowering devices. Tying various industry-specific arborist knots and hitches for both climbing and rigging systems. Operate Chainsaws, Handsaws, Pruners, Hedge Trimmers, and other arborist and horticultural hand tools and power equipment. Operate arborist vehicles, Brush Chippers, Stump Grinders, and other towable equipment. Working Conditions: The nature of the work involves exposure to a high risk of physical injury to the employee and constant vigilance to public safety. Positions in this job code require considerable physical demands, and manual dexterity with frequent exposure to arduous and disagreeable working conditions, including inclement weather. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience:   Must be a Current Provisional Employee in   Class 3434 Arborist Technician  who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 3434 with  no break in service. AND Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination). Experience: Three (3) years of verified journey-level experience as a tree work professional. Duties must have included climbing trees of considerable height for the purpose of removing tree limbs, treetops or entire tree in accordance with safety standards. Experience in pruning trees from a ladder is not qualifying experience. License and Certification: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of application. AND Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with no air brakes restriction is required upon completion of the probationary period. Substitution: Successful completion of an Arborist Technician Apprenticeship Program approved and registered with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Note:  One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Condition of Employment: Valid Driver’s License:  Applicants  must  possess a valid State of California driver’s license with  no restrictions  that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.  VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job ad. Please review the information on  Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications  and  Verification of Experience/Education | City and County of San Francisco  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification   Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.  Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.  Note:  Any misrepresentation or falsification of one's education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application, may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisc