City Arborist

cityofgainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville is seeking a Professional Urban Forestry Supervisor to develop, implement and maintain the urban forest program. The position reports to a supervisor and oversees crew activities, tree inspections and policy development for trees on public property.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Forestry and have several years of supervisory urban forestry experience, with ISA Arborist credentials and a valid Florida driver license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, or related subject and three (3) years experience in urban forestry and horticulture including urban forestry operations and tree and landscaping maintenance with supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers the City Street Tree Program.
• Plans work and assigns crews and equipment for planting and maintaining City trees on public property.
• Instructs crew leaders and advises them about problems.
• Inspects trees for removal permits to ensure replanting requirements are met.
• Supervises, plans and coordinates work of subordinates.
• Inspects work to ensure procedures and performance standards are met.
• Oversees the City's Tree Mitigation Fund and Urban Forest Ecological Analysis.

Skills

Urban Forestry

Supervision

Arboriculture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry

Job description

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department: GG_Public Works: Urban Forestry Program

Salary Range Minimum: $60,403.20

Salary Range Maximum: $97,623.17

Closing Date: 08/24/2026

Job Details

Professional, technical and supervisory work developing, implementing and maintaining an Urban Forestry Program.The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher level classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower level classes by its emphasis on urban forestry and supervisory duties.

Job Description

SUMMARY Professional, technical and supervisory work developing, implementing and maintaining an Urban Forestry Program. The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher level classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower level classes by its emphasis on urban forestry and supervisory duties.

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and administers the City Street Tree Program.
• Plans work and assigns crews and equipment for planting and maintaining City trees on public property. Instructs crew leaders in their duties and advises them about problems.
• Inspects trees for which removal permits are sought to ensure replanting requirements are met.
• Supervise, plans and coordinates work of subordinates.
• Inspects work performed in the field to assure standard operating procedures are followed and performance standards are met.
• Assists in administering City Tree Ordinance and standards.
• Oversees, monitors and administers the City's Tree Mitigation Fund.
• Oversees and administers the Urban Forest Ecological Analysis and ensures that it is updated on a five year schedule.
• Oversees and administers the Urban Forest Management Plan.
• Recommends policy on arbor activities and establishes bid procedures and long-term program goals and objectives.
• Recommends selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.
• Supervises records maintenance of employees' time and materials used. Authorizes payment of purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Prepares reports reflecting progress costs.
• Reviews roadway plans and makes recommendations on trees and ecosystem preservation.
• Performs single family home shade tree inspections, code enforcement inspections and posting of trees removed on city property.
• Receives complaints from general public regarding trees and other plants, inspects trees, and assigns crews to repair damage.
• Performs periodic inspections and prepares reports and recommendations concerning conditions and needs of trees.
• Provides public information on tree care procedures by presenting speeches and preparing informational materials.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in preparation of the division budget.
• Reviews and implements safety practices.
• Coordinates projects with other departments.
• May act in absence of supervisor.
• May be responsible for enforcing the Drug-Free Workplace Program, based on physical location and organizational structure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year (4-year) college or university with major course work in Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, or related subject and three (3) years experience in urban forestry and horticulture including urban forestry operations and tree and landscaping maintenance with supervisory experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Driver License required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver License required within 30 days of start date.

Certifications

Certified Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture.

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