Arborist

El Paso Water; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 51,743 - 64,679; Part time

Job summary

El Paso Water is seeking a qualified individual for the contract position related to urban tree management in El Paso, Texas. The successful candidate will supervise and perform activities related to urban forestry management, including implementing community plans and ensuring compliance with contracts.

A Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry or related field and two years of relevant experience are required. The role involves supervising staff, conducting field work, and providing arboricultural recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture or a related field.
• Two years of experience in forestry programs or tree planting and maintenance.
• Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver’s License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise urban tree management activities.
• Implement and direct urban forestry plans and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance contracts.
• Provide arboricultural consultation and recommendations.

Skills

Urban forestry management

Project management

Arboriculture knowledge

Pesticide application

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry or related field

Tools

Tree maintenance equipment

Job description

Position Details

• Salary: $51,743.74 - $64,679.68 Annually
• Location: Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
• Job type: Contract
• Job Number: U5240-0626
• Department: ENGR CIP
• Opening Date: 06/25/2026
• Closing Date: Continuous
• FLSA: Exempt
• Max Number of Applicants: 75

General Purpose

Under general direction, supervise and perform activities related to urban tree management.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the design and management of forestry programs or tree planting and maintenance project management.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

International Society of Arborists (ISA) certification and Texas Pesticide Applicators License within six (6) months of appointment.

Typical Duties

• Develop, implement and direct plans, strategies and programs related to the urban forestry needs of the community.
• Plan, develop, and direct the implementation of an Urban Forestry Plan.
• Direct activities related to acquisition, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on City-owned property and right of ways.
• Oversee and participate in planting, pruning, watering and fertilizing plants, flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees.
• Operate and maintain facilities such as greenhouses and tree farms.
• Devise methods of detection, eradication and control of detrimental insects and plant disease.
• Investigate and correct hazardous tree conditions.
• Coordinate projects to ensure results are aesthetically pleasing by ensuring that suitable principles and practices of arboriculture, horticulture, construction and irrigation are applied.
• Ensure public safety around work sites.

Contract Administration

• Administer and ensure compliance with street median maintenance and service related contracts.
• Review contract documents for competitive bidding and procurement of services.
• Monitor contractors and enforce compliance to contract provisions.
• Conduct site visits and review contract for compliance.
• Perform on-site monitoring and prepare reports on findings, concerns and recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up on findings and concerns.
• Maintain records related to maintenance and service contracts.

Arboricultural Consultation

• Provide arboricultural recommendations to developers, contractors, city departments and the public.
• Review preliminary and final plats, associated documents, and site plans to ensure compliance with City landscape and tree ordinance.
• Perform field work including pre-development site analysis, pre-construction meetings with contractors, developers, water and sewer representatives, and other concerned parties.
• Respond to public inquiries and explain City rules, regulations, policies and procedures in courteous and tactful manner.
• Encourage owners of private residences and commercial properties to maintain trees.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise assigned staff: schedule, assign, and review work.
• Conduct employee training and development.
• Train personnel in tree and landscape maintenance.
• Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices.

Miscellaneous Functions

• Perform any duties and responsibilities of subordinates or coworkers sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations.
• Develop and maintain tree inventory data and prepare work programs.
• Oversee and personally engage in preparation of reports, records and studies.
• Review pertinent agricultural literature.
• Coordinate volunteer tree-related work projects.

Note

This is an unclassified contract position.