Arborist

About the role

This position is responsible for the monitoring of construction and development projects for compliance with applicable tree protection and landscape codes and policies, as well as safeguarding Nassau County's tree assets from potential construction impacts and unpermitted removal of trees. Work includes reviewing tree protection plan applications, inspecting for compliance with the Amelia Island-Nassau County tree protection ordinance, assisting other County Departments with inspection items related to the ordinance, ongoing review of tree canopy health requests within unincorporated areas of Amelia Island and other issues pertaining to tree protection, landscape design and arboriculture. Work involves considerable public contact, often of a delicate nature, and requires the exercise of patience, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy. This position is primarily field based in an outdoor environment and requires availability (occasionally outside of normal operating hours) to respond to tree emergencies and assist in emergency storm events.

Responsibilities

• Reviews residential and existing non-residential tree removal, preservation, and protection plans to ensure compliance with County codes and standards.
• Evaluates and verifies the accuracy of tree mitigation plans, arborist assessments, and mitigation calculations.
• Conducts field inspections to review Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) compliance and identifies conflicts or discrepancies with proposed limits of construction or disturbance.
• Monitors tree removal activities for compliance and performs final inspections of newly planted trees.
• Frequently provides technical guidance and recommendations regarding tree preservation, protection, and mitigation requirements.
• Monitors and inspects planting, pruning, removal and any other tree related activities in the right of way, within tree conservation areas and protected buffers to ensure compliance with County codes and standards.
• Works with volunteers; provides training and oversight, coordinates work schedules, collaborates with volunteers to execute special programs.
• Monitors the success of tree planting by gathering statistics and generating reports.
• Inspects tree and landscape requirements for residential, commercial and industrial development projects countywide.
• Receives, investigates and issues potential violations to County code and statutes as they pertain to trees in tree protection areas, within protected buffers and the right of way.
• May serve as a member of the Nassau County Amelia Island Tree Commission.
• Composes, types, prepares, processes, files, copies and/or transmits a variety of documents, which may include correspondence, reports, notices, agendas, meeting minutes, budget documents, maintenance requests, charts, spreadsheets,