Field Arborist I

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tree health per City Code
• Issue removal permits when trees are dead, dying, or hazardous
• Inspect construction sites to determine compliance with approved construction plans
• Inspect construction sites for compliance and issuance of final certificates of occupancy
• Post public notice of potential tree removal
• Issue fines and fees for failure to meet tree preservation requirements of City Code
• Enter details of inspections and status updates in database
• Represent Arborist Division in tree conservation commission appeal hearings
• Attend Municipal Court with City Solicitor and serve as expert witness when ordinance has been violated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Horticulture, or related field and one-year experience as an Arborist, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• International Arborist Association (ISA) certification
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Preferred: Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, experience or certification in hazard tree evaluation, and experience working as part of a team or in direct contact with the public