Job Number: 408862
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
TRAINING AGENT I – PER AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION
Bureau of Forestry
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $75,372*; Grade U-14
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
*NOTE: This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade U-14 schedule is $75,372 – $126,816. New hires will start at the first step of $75,372 annually. The starting salary is non-negotiable.
This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
- Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
- Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
- Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under supervision, provides training to supervisors and tree trimmers in the proper planting and maintenance of trees and the use and operation of power tools and equipment required in the performance of various work operations, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides classroom training and field instruction to personnel on safe and proper performance of physical activities including tree planting, maintenance, and removal, and the moving of heavy materials and equipment
- Researches subject area and prepare training materials for use in training sessions
- Documents training activities and prepares ISA continuing education unit post-approval request forms with required supporting information.
- Instructs personnel on departmental work procedures and standards for the performance of specific work operations
- Provides training on safety procedures in the use and operation of power tools and equipment and safe work practices
- Demonstrates the proper use of power tools, equipment, aerial towers and chippers for the successful performance of job duties
- Observes crews in the field to assess their performance and adherence to safety procedures and requirements
- Maintains training records and prepares reports of training activities
- Reviews accident reports to determine need for additional training
- Coordinates training sessions with vendors on the use of new power tools and equipment, as required
- Assists supervisor in holding crew accountable to safety standards
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 2352 S. Ashland
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in the care, maintenance, trimming, and removal of trees, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Licensure, Certification, or other qualifications
- A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
- MUST possess ISA certification as an Arborist approved by the International Society of Arboriculture within 6 months of start date
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required
EQUIPMENT
- Forestry Aerial Tower
- Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
- Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, modems, scanner)
- Power tools (e.g., chain saws, stump cutter, chipper)
- Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, chaps)
- Ropes and related rigging tools
- Other tools related to forestry operations
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to demonstrate the removal of trees with the assistance of a crane
- Power tools used in tree trimming and removal, and other tools related to forestry operations
- Trees and other plant material used in landscape beautification
- Training program design, development, implementation, and evaluation
- Training methods, practices, procedures, and resources
- Applicable safety and accident prevention methods, practices, and procedures
- Educational principles, theory, methods, and practices
- Use and application of safety equipment and protective gear in specific working environments
- Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances
NOTE: You must provide your professional licenses, training certificates and/or transcripts/diplomas at time of processing, if applicable
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected for hire.
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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Unposting Date: Mar 4, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 54 Salary: $75,372 Pay Basis:Yearly