Tree Trimmer II

Tree Trimmer II

Salary

$51,099.42 - $85,609.36 Annually

Location

2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

14470

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Urban Forestry

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is Americas most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the worlds largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolks Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is currently seeking a Tree Trimmer II within the Division of Parks & Urban Forestry. The Tree Trimmer II reports to a Forestry Crew Leader, is part of a crew, performs skilled arboriculture practices on street, park, and other City trees while using a rope and saddle, bucket truck, chipper, and other arboriculture related equipment. Tree Trimmer II's lead their crew and maintain all required paperwork and daily work logs in the absence of their Forestry Crew Leader.

Norfolks Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolks residents.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $51,099.42

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Climbs, trims, prunes, removes, and sprays trees safely as directed. Utilizes all personal protective and safety equipment.
• Cleans the work area by raking, sweeping, and using a blower to remove chip brush.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chainsaws, changing blades, and greasing equipment.
• Leads crew in the absence of Crew Leader by delegating work assignments, monitoring work to completion, completing and filing daily work reports, and making log book entries.
• Responds to emergencies by remaining on call during severe weather and removing trees and debris from roadways.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Two years experience in professional tree care and one year or equivalent experience in supervision or equivalent combination of education beyond high school and experience.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Valid CDL Drivers License obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator within six (6) months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• ISA Certified tree worker preferred.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

04

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

05

Do you currently have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please list the class, added endorsements (if any), expiration date and state of issue. If no, type N/A.

07

Do you have at least two years of experience in professional tree care?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, briefly describe your experience in professional tree care.

09

Please select the type of experience you have in professional tree care.

• Bucket Truck
• Climbing
• Both
• None

10

Are you an ISA Certified Arborist or Tree Climber or hold some other certification through another professional tree care organization?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, please provide certification name, number, and date of expiration. If no, type N/A.

12

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

13

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran

Required Question

Employer City of Norfolk