Field Arborist I

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Atlanta Careers seeks a Field Arborist within the City Planning Department to enforce the tree ordinance and assist citizens with tree-related inquiries in Atlanta.

The role involves evaluating tree health, issuing removal permits, and inspecting construction sites for compliance with approved plans, in addition to recording inspections in the city database and representing the division in hearings.

Qualifications

• Enforce City tree ordinance and assist citizens with tree-related problems.
• Issue removal permits for dead, dying, or hazardous trees.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance with approved plans and final occupancy.
• Enter inspection details and status updates in the city database.
• Represent the Arborist Division in tree conservation commission hearings and promote city values.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tree health per City Code and issue removal permits when needed.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance and final certificates of occupancy.
• Post public notice of potential tree removals and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Enter inspection data and maintain accurate records in the database.
• Represent the Arborist Division in hearings and uphold excellent customer service.

Skills

Tree health evaluation

Customer service

Inspections

Documentation

Tools

City Code Compliance Software

GIS mapping

Job description

Department: City Planning

Posting Expires: 9/9/2026

Salary: $69,000.00

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of the Field Arborist position in the Department of City Planning is to enforce the City's tree ordinance and to assist citizens with tree-related problems and questions. Duties include, but are not limited to: evaluating tree health per City Code; issuing removal permits when trees are dead, dying, or hazardous; inspecting construction sites to determine compliance with approved construction plans; inspecting construction sites for compliance and issuance of final certificates of occupancy; posting public notice of potential tree removal; issuing fines and fees for failure to meet tree preservation requirements of City Code; entering details of inspections and status updates in database; and representing Arborist Division in tree conservation commission appeal hearings. The incumbent must ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and embrace, support, and promote the City's core values, beliefs, and culture.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision and reports to the Lead Field Arborist. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.