Mid-Level Arborist
About the role
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 a Mid-level Arborist to work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This position will utilize your technical knowledge and experience to help guide the City’s tree preservation Level 2 Matrix and street tree programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you will become involved with other NYC Parks’ programs and with other City agencies, all with a focus on the City’s urban forest and other natural systems such as the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects.
As a Mid-Level Arborist, you will play a key role in the stewardship and management of the urban forest. You will ensure high standards of arboricultural practice, provide mentorship to junior staff, and support the City’s sustainability and biodiversity goals. Having a personal vehicle for this role is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate daily records of site activities, tree health, and condition assessments, including reviewing daily reports submitted by inspection personnel and providing constructive feedback.
- Use and learn the city's ForMS program for all assignments, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting standards.
- 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.
- Monitor contractor compliance with technical requirements, project specifications, and safety standards; evaluate contractor responsiveness and effectiveness.
- Identify native and invasive plant species, contributing to biodiversity management strategies.
- Administer and enforce all Health & Safety (H&S) procedures, proactively identifying and mitigating site hazards.
- 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.
- Support program operations through timely and accurate administrative tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and coordination.
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).
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISA TRAQ Qualification.
- Capital Contract Supervision Oversight experience.
- 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).
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 PTO that accrue per year.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $35/HR - $40/HR. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
Schedule
This position will be expected to work full-time as well as overtime as needed.