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• Supervises, coordinates, inspects, and participates in the proper planting, pruning, relocation, and removing of trees and plants in the grounds and urban forest, on public rights-of way and at city facilities.
• Supervises the maintenance of the municipal trees and assists in the maintenance of the right-of-ways and alleys throughout the City.
• Supervises and performs spraying of insecticide, fungicide and herbicide.
• Diagnose tree and plant diseases; recommends treatment and preventive measures.
• Supervises, coordinates, inspects, and participates in maintenance and installation of municipal irrigation, fencing and gates.
• Supervises, plans and directs skilled and unskilled personnel in areas of assignment.
• Prepares specifications for materials and equipment used in the operations of streets and beach maintenance including reviewing of bids and making recommendations.
• Establishes and evaluates the effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs.
• Confers with appropriate departments, divisions and consultants when improvements to streets and beach facilities are under consideration.
• Evaluates maintenance costs associated with contractual versus in-house services.
• Recommends course of action following a study; prepares requisitions to establish materials and service contracts for street and beach operations; monitors contractual services.
• Assist in the development of divisional budgets consisting of operation and personnel, and capital budgets including short and long range projects.
• Maintains records of hours worked, materials and equipment used, prepares payroll time sheets, logs work orders, prepares bi-weekly and monthly work reports, and prepares written reports required by Department and outside agencies.
• Consults with other Departments and residents regarding proper work procedures and timetables.
• Prepares specifications and estimates for contractual work and ensures that work is performed according to specifications. Prepares requisitions for materials.
• Responsible for overseeing and implementing the Landscape Capital Project Program.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and promotions; authorizes leave and overtime; and evaluates and rates subordinates performance.
• Trains subordinates and other employees in the proper methods and related tasks under his/her direction.
• May participate in field inspections to identify landscape species, determine hazardous landscape conditions for Code Enforcement purposes and/or tree removal permits.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

• Must obtain certified arborist status from the International Society of Arboriculture (ANSI) within six (6) months of hire/promotion.
• Must obtain certification as a restricted-use pesticide applicator by the State of Florida within six (6) months of hire/promotion.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, equipment, and methods used in the operation of tree care, plant maintenance, and fence installations.
• Considerable knowledge of horticultural practices, including plan identification, landscape design, pests and fertilization.
• Knowledge of permitting and licensing requirements due to construction and maintenance of street and beach.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the area of assignment.
• Skilled in the use of various hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment used in the operations assigned.
• Ability to supervise a group of subordinates in a productive manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, contractors and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
• Ability to maintain simple records.

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

• Supervisory employees shall be provided with 200 hours of vacation leave per vacation year (the vacation year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th). Employees shall be required to utilize 80 hours of vacation during the vacation year in which it is earned or it will be lost at the end of the vacation year. The remaining 120 hours may be carried forward and must be used within 18 months following the vacation year in which the leave is earned or be liquidated by cash payment at that time. The employee will become eligible for liquidation of accrued leave after approximately two years of employment. Leave that is liquidated shall be paid at the employee's rate of pay when the vacation time was earned.
• Supervisory employees accrue eight hours sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount that is accumulated. Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion.

• Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave
• Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave
• Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave
• More than twenty (20 years) 80% sick leave

• Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries.
• Supervisory employees shall receive the following holidays:

• Supervisory employees will receive two paid wellness workdays (either 8 or 10 hour days) each fiscal year. These days are provided to promote well-being and wellness. These paid workdays must be used within the fiscal year in which they are earned or will be lost.
• Supervisory employees will receive 40 hours of paid bereavement leave in the event of an immediate family member passing.
• Supervisory employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• Supervisory employees shall be eligible to participate in a Disability Salary Replacement program that will provide for a 60% base salary benefit after a 90 day waiting period. During the 90 day waiting period, an employee may utilize accrued sick and vacation leave. Upon entering the program, the employee may continue to use sick and vacation leave to make up the difference between 60% of salary and 100% of salary.
• Supervisory employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.
• Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• Supervisory employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.

• Supervisory employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.
• Supervisory employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $100,000 with double indemnity provision with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.
• All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee’s retirement fund. An employee is vested in the pension plan after seven years of continuous service. To be eligible for normal retirement an employee must be age 65 with seven years of service, age 62 with 25 years of service or 30 years of service. The service retirement annuity (pension) is equal to 2.5% of the employee's average salary for the highest 130 consecutive biweekly pay periods of credited service multiplied by the employee's years of credited service. To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the Pension Coordinator at 954-921-3333.
• Supervisory employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $1,800.00 for tuition annually:

• Supervisory employees may enter into a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
• Supervisory employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
• Supervisory employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
• Supervisory employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance, i.e. AFLAC, through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Supervisory employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
• Professional employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.