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~T~ OF SANTA ANA HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR DEFINITION l~nder general supervision, supervises the operation of the City Nursery/tree farm and the ~aintenance of al/ landscaped medians in the City and develops and conducts an in--service horticultural training program for parks/tree maintenance e~ployees. EY, AHP~.~,S OF DUTIES Plans, lays out, assigns and supervises the work of employees engaged in the propaga- tion of plants and trees from cuttings and seeds and by budding and grafting; super- vises soil preparation, tree boxing and belling, and the shifting, potting, planting and care of stock; sets ~ork standards and checks work in progress and upon completion; enforces safety regulations; supervises the purchase of trees, shrubs, plant materials, fertilizers and insecticides; supervises the care and maintenance of all landscaped medians in the City, including work performed by contractors; advises on and super- vises the construction and maintenance of arboretums; develops, organizes, super- vises and participated in an in-service program for the training of entry-level and experienced grounds maintenance personnel and gardeners in proper horticultural and arborieultural methods and techniques including: turf management; shrub and tree planting, care and pruning; plant, pest and disease identification; application of fertilizers, soil additives, insecticides and pesticides; and propagation and trans- planting; prepares training curriculum and materials; prepares training curriculum and materials; arranges for training facilities; maintains records on training program, submits progress reports, and evaluates completed programs; prepares budget estimates and controls expenditures for activities supervised; and performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This is responsible technical and supervisory ~ork involving the application of a high degree of knowledge of and skill in horticulture and arboriculture to the operation of s municipal nursery and the development and operation of a continuous in-service training program for parks/tree maintenance personnel. Work also involves supervision of in-house personnel and contractors engaged in care and maintenance of landscape medians. Reports to Parks and Trees Superintendent. RECO~MENDEDMINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with specislization in horticulture or closely related field and two years' of horti- cultural experience or any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge and abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of horticulture.' A good knowledge of: arboriculture; nursery operations; landscape maintenance practices and problems; oceupstional hazards and safety precautions; proper use of tools, equipment and materials; training methods and techniques; and principles and techniques of super- vision, Ability to; plan, organize and supervise the work of others; develop and administer an in-service training program and conduct training courses in horticultural and arboricultrual methods and techniques; prepare reports and budget estimates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and the general public.