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ANNUAL SALARYFor trainee positions: $80,534 to $103,543 For journey-level positions: $92,602 to $115,048NOTES: Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.DUTIESA journey-level Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (ULCTT) inspects, climbs, trims, and removes trees and/or vegetation that interfere with or are in proximity to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) infrastructure for regulatory compliance, to eliminate hazards and prevent interference with utility lines and equipment; acts as a mentor to ULCTT Trainees, Tree Surgeon Assistants (TSAs), and laborers in various phases of Vegetation Management activities and LADWP infrastructure related duties. Performs Vegetation Management and infrastructure related duties around hazardous working conditions, including at various heights and around energized lines, and performs related work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Six months of full-time paid experience in tree trimming, landscaping, or gardening work; orSix months of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as an Electrical Craft Helper or Tree Surgeon Assistant; orHonorable discharge from the United States Armed Services, and indication on the DD-214 of 6 months of experience in related work as specified in Requirement # 1; orA valid International Society of Arboriculture Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certificate.PROCESS NOTESAll entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. A Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer in a trainee positionmust successfully complete an intensive on-the-job and classroom-training program in order to promote to a regular Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. It is anticipatedthat the training program may last up to 24 months, during which time the trainee is expected to successfully complete an intensive course curriculum with a written andpractical exam to qualify for promotion to the journey-level Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer.As a condition of employment, a valid Class B driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS 1808.1.For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of appointment. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must submit AT THE TIME OF FILING their application a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination.If qualifying under Requirement #4, applicants must attach a copy of their International Society of Arboriculture Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Because this classification has been designated as “Safety Sensitive” in accordance with City Policy, a drug and alcohol screening test may be required prior to appointment and during employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Examination Weight: Physical Abilities Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pass/Fail Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%The examination will consist of a qualifying physical abilities test (pass/fail) and a weighted interview. In the qualifying physical abilities test, which is meant to assess physical capability, candidates may be tested for coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Candidates will be scheduled one time only for the physical abilities test. Candidates who fail to pass the physical abilities test will not be allowed to participate in the interview and will be considered as having failed the entire examination.Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the physical abilities test, which will be administered in a single half-day session in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the physical abilities test will be administered between MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 and FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026. Passing Score for Qualifying Physical Abilities TestThe passing score for the qualifying physical abilities test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying physical abilities test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligible on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years.Candidates must achieve a passing score on the qualifying physical abilities test in order to be invited to the interview.The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in line clearance tree trimming and removal; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: work practices and tools used when completing tree work; tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in tree pruning and removal; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer.Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line.NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON ANINTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess
