Field Arborist I

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

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Field Arborist in the City Planning Department to enforce the city’s tree ordinance and assist residents with tree-related questions. You will evaluate tree health, issue removal permits, and inspect construction sites for compliance with approved plans.

Responsibilities include posting notices, issuing fines for violations, logging inspection details in the database, and representing the Arborist Division in tree conservation hearings while delivering

Responsibilities

• 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
• Representing Arborist Division in tree conservation commission appeal hearings
• Ensure best in class customer service to internal and external customers and promote City values

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.