Arborist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking an Arborist to join our team working on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of New York City. This full-time position may require overtime and involves guiding the City’s tree preservation and street tree programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you’ll engage with other NYC Parks programs and City agencies, focusing on the urban forest and natural systems like the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily records and review reports from other inspection personnel, providing feedback and advice for improvement.
• Utilize the City’s ForMS program, acting as an ambassador for the urban forest during interactions with residents and City agencies.
• Monitor contractor adherence to technical requirements, responsiveness, and effectiveness.
• Use effective oral and written communication to represent Arcadis and client agencies in interactions with clients, local agencies, and the community.
• Administer all Health & Safety (H&S) procedures as required by the owner and detailed in the H&S manual.
• Identify invasive plant species.
• Hold and attend field meetings with contractors and owners to discuss progress, schedule, and remaining work.
• Provide administrative support for program operations.
• Read and interpret design plans, specifications, and shop drawing submittals with exceptional attention to detail.
• Resolve disputes and manage challenging situations effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Forest Biology, Environmental Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.
• ISA Arborist Certification; or NJ LTE (Licensed Tree Expert); or ASCA (American Society of Consulting Arborists).
• Access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Familiarity and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA TRAQ Qualification.
• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight experience.
• Woody Plant and Construction/Restoration Oversight and tree risk assessment experience.
• 1-year practical experience in tree protection, pruning, installation, and establishment or related work (internships count).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $26.45–$39.67 per hour. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.