All applicants are required to complete this minimum qualification supplemental questionnaire as part of the online application process. The minimum qualification supplemental questionnaire is designed to assess whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for this classification. The minimum qualifications have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this classification. The information provided MUST be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
Word of Advice: Update your application. Take the time to update your work history and other information before submitting this application.
As a reminder, all work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. If you do not include the work experience you are about to describe on your application, you will be rejected.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below by checking the response that best applies to you. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission
1
I possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (G.E.D. or High School Proficiency Examination).
Yes
No
2
How many years of verifiable journey-level experience do you have as a tree work professional? Duties must have included climbing trees of considerable height for the purpose of removing tree limbs, treetops or entire trees. Experience in pruning trees from a ladder is not qualifying experience. NOTE: 2000 hours equals one year of work experience.
I do not have any verifiable experience as described.
1 month to 11 months of verifiable experience as described.
1 year to 1 year and 11 months of verifiable experience as described.
2 years to 2 years and 11 months of verifiable experience as described.
3 years or more of verifiable experience as described.
3
Select the duties you have performed as a tree work professional. Check all that apply.
Climbing trees of considerable height for the purpose of removing tree limbs, treetops or entire trees.
Other tree work related duties.
Pruning trees from a ladder.
Does not apply.
4
Select the option regarding your driver’s license. (Take a moment to ensure your driver license expiration date is correctly listed on the driver license section of your application):
I possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.
I possess a valid California Class B driver’s license with no air brakes restriction
I possess a valid driver’s license issued outside the State of California. (Please be advised that a valid California driver’s license must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout employment.)
I do not possess a valid driver’s license.
5
I have completed an Arborist Technician Apprenticeship Program approved and registered with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
Yes
No
CERTIFICATION: By checking this box, I hereby certify that I am the sole author of this Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire and that all information is true and based on my background and experience, and consistent with the information in my employment application. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that any information is subject to verification.
Department of Human Resources