Field Arborist & Hazard Tree Specialist

U.S. Department of the Interior; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior in Whiskeytown, CA seeks an Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator) for a term position. Duties include mitigating tree hazards, assessing tree health, and training coworkers in tree care.

You will communicate hazard guidelines to contractors and partners as part of hazard tree management. At the full performance level WG-09, the role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and environmental stewardship within the Resource Management and Interpretation division.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazard tree management and mitigation.
• Ability to train team members on tree care and safety.
• Communication with contractors and partners about safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Preserve natural and cultural resources by mitigating tree hazards and assessing tree health.
• Diagnose tree hazards to determine corrective actions.
• Identify environmental hazards that may alter felling results.
• Represent NPS concerns and guidelines to contractors and partners.

Skills

Tree hazard mitigation

Hazard assessment

Training crew

Contractor liaison

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing gear

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior in Whiskeytown, CA seeks an Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator) for a term position. Duties include mitigating tree hazards, assessing tree health, and training coworkers in tree care.

You will communicate hazard guidelines to contractors and partners as part of hazard tree management. At the full performance level WG-09, the role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and environmental stewardship within the Resource Management and Interpretation division.