Entry-Level Arborist
About the role
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Arborist to be based in New York, NY. This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Documenting all phases of construction in and around city-owned trees.
- Provide oversight for excavation of sidewalk, installation of utility lines, and installation of new sidewalk around trees in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, NY.
- Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical projects with limited scope.
- Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories.
Requirements
- BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, personal vehicle, and the ability to navigate to and through Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, NY.
- Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in indoor and outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dusts, and noise.
- Position requires frequent standing/walking, operation of vehicles, work in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment; occasionally power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), working alone in isolated/remote areas, and performing keyboard/mouse operations.
- Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/boots, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, and high visibility vest.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements: BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Must pass pre-employment drug screen. Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, personal vehicle, and the ability to navigate to and through Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, NY. Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in indoor and outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dusts, and noise. Position requires frequent standing/walking, operation of vehicles, work in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment; occasionally power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), working alone in isolated/remote areas, and performing keyboard/mouse operations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Science Excellent business writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, as well as the ability to multitask and work within deadlines. A current Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture. Previous internship or professional experience with natural resources, arborist-landscaping, and/or construction oversight.
Benefits
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $62 to $80 per year.
About AECOM
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
Additional Information
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