Mid-Level Arborist

About the role

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy work that benefits the community by making the world a greener place? Join our dynamic team of Engineers and Arborists as we work together to improve the green infrastructure of New York City (NYC)! Arcadis is seeking to hire a Mid level Arborist to join our team to work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This position will be expected to work full-time as well as overtime as needed.

Role accountabilities

• Daily Reporting & Documentation

  Maintain accurate daily records of site activities, tree health, and condition assessments; review daily reports submitted by inspection personnel, provide constructive feedback and guidance for improvement. Use/learn the city's ForMS program for all assignments, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  Represent Arcadis and/or client agencies in meetings and site visits, delivering clear and professional oral and written communications. Act as an ambassador for the City’s urban forest, fostering positive relationships with residents, contractors, and other City agencies.

• Technical Oversight

  Monitor contractor compliance with technical requirements, project specifications, and safety standards. Evaluate contractor responsiveness and effectiveness, escalate issues as necessary. Identify native and invasive plant species, contributing to biodiversity management strategies.

• Health & Safety

  Administer and enforce all Health and Safety (H&S) procedures as outlined in the owner’s H&S manual; proactively identify and mitigate site hazards, promote a culture of safety among all personnel.

• Field Management

  Take charge and participate in field meetings with contractors and owners to discuss project progress, scheduling, and outstanding work; provide technical guidance to junior arborists and inspection teams.

• Administrative and Program Support

  Support program operations through timely and accurate administrative tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proficient in reading and interpreting design plans, specifications, and shop drawing submittals.
• Strong attention to detail with a solid work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including dispute resolution and conflict management.
• Willingness to work overtime as required by project demands.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practices in arboriculture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Forest Biology or Environmental Resources Engineering or closely related field
• ISA Arborist Certification; or NJ LTE (Licensed Tree Expert); or ASCA (American Society of Consulting Arborists)

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA TRAQ Qualification
• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight
• Woody Plant and Construction/Restoration Oversight and tree risk assessment experience
• 2 years of practical experience in tree protection, pruning, installation, and establishment or related work (internships can count towards this requirement)

Having a personal vehicle for this role is strongly encouraged.