Arborist/Senior Arborist-$1,000 Sign On Incentive

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Government seeks an Arborist/Senior Arborist to oversee tree protection and landscaping code compliance in Orlando. This role involves independent reviews, onsite inspections, and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement system participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent certifications.
• 2-6 years of experience required depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and reviews for compliance with codes.
• Assist in technical expertise for other staff.
• Lead project management responsibilities.

Skills

Inspection

Reviewing plans

Technical expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture

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Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Zoning Division is seeking an Arborist or Senior Arborist, depending on qualifications. The Arborist/Senior Arborist will be responsible for independent reviews and decision making in applying the Landscape and the Tree Protection and Removal code to proposed projects and properties within Orange County. Responsible for both plan reviews and onsite inspections. Field work involves inspections of new landscaping installation for permits, tree removal permits, and for violations of the Landscape or Arbor Code.

The Senior Arborist position also coordinates the accomplishment of specialized arboriculture and performs on-going planning responsibilities with limited supervision.

Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a Chief Planner. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Job Description

Representative Duties/Assignments

Arborist

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Reviews landscaping plans in conjunction with construction permits and planned developments for compliance with Code and Board required conditions of approval.
• Reviews Tree Surveys and Mitigation plans and calculates mitigation in conjunction with construction permits, mass grading, subdivision and planned development submittals.
• Conducts field inspections for all permits in relation to landscape installation.
• Conducts field inspections for all tree removal/clearing violation notices.
• Answers tree removal and landscaping code questions for developers, contractors and the general public.
• Assists Chief Planners and other division staff in providing technical expertise.
• Presents to the Code Enforcement Board violations of tree removals, land clearing activities as well as landscape code violations, where applicable.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations as well as attending and conducting meetings with various professional and community groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Senior Arborist

All of the duties of the Arborist plus the following:

• Leads cross-sectional work teams and assists the Chief Planner in supervising the arborists. Acts as the Chief Planner in their absence.
• Performs project management responsibilities independently.
• Assists in preparation for, response to, and recovery from, the impacts of a wide variety of disasters or emergency situations and may be temporarily assigned to other duties, locations, and shifts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Arborist

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture or closely related field. Or, an American Society of Horticulture Science (ASHS) Certified Horticulturist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or other equivalent certification and four (4) years of specified experience or American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLSA) Registered Landscape Architect license and four (4) years of specified experience.

Senior Arborist

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and six (6) years of experience in arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture or closely related field. A Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of specified experience. Or, an American Society of Horticulture Science (ASHS) Certified Horticulturist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or other equivalent certification and eight (8) years of specified experience or American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLSA) Registered Landscape Architect license and eight (8) years of specified experience.

Preferences

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field.

Designation as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Registered Landscape Architect or the ability to obtain a State of Florida Registration within one (1) year of employment.

Ability to read professionally prepared landscape plans in relation to construction permits.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 06/06/2025

Close Date:

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Arborist

Pay Grade: 017 - From $28.21 to $36.66

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Senior Arborist

Pay Grade: 019 - From $32.75 to $42.59

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

201 South Rosalind

Orlando, FL 32801

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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