Forestry Specialist - Inspections

International Society of Arboriculture; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Township is seeking a Forestry Specialist - Inspections to conduct extensive tree inspections and risk assessments within The Woodlands, TX. The role involves handling high-volume work orders, performing advanced inspections, and supporting community tree programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating PM schedules, assisting with data entry and maps, and contributing to township events, with occasional holidays work. Strong inspection and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2,000 work orders annually to inspect; 75% of workload.
• Minimum of 10 work orders inspected per day.
• Experience with Level 2/3 inspections and specialized tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect 2,000 work orders annually as part of 75% workload.
• Perform Level 2 and Level 3 inspections; use tools like air spade, ladders, drills as required.
• Create a preventive maintenance schedule for trees/sites needing frequent monitoring.
• Conduct detailed Tree Risk Assessments where the township will not remove trees.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal matters and assist with data entry and reporting.

Job description

Forestry Specialist - Inspections

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Salary: Not specified

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspecting 2,000 work orders annually, which represents 75% of the workload.
• Inspect a minimum of 10 work orders per day.
• Perform all Level 2 and Level 3 inspections (higher level of inspection, sometimes requiring additional tools i.e. air spade, ladders, drills, etc.).
• Create a PM schedule for trees/sites that need frequent monitoring.
• Performs detailed Tree Risk Assessment for trees that the Township will not remove.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal matters.
• Inspect Reforestation work orders for viability and give estimates on tree counts
• Assist with Reforestation data entry on work orders, spreadsheets and maps
• Assist with flagging tree location at designated sites
• Perform invoice audits to ensure tree quantities and contract specifications are sufficed
• Inspect Vine Maintenance work orders for viability
• Assist with Vine Maintenance data entry on work orders, spreadsheets and maps
• Perform invoice audits to ensure contract specifications are sufficed
• Assist with various Township-sponsored events including working on certain holidays such as July 4th, Woodlands Triathlon and 10 for Texas
• Coordinate and assist with special projects and events such as Community Planting Event, Tree Giveaway, GFOC Projects, various volunteer groups, etc.
• Inspect assigned work truck weekly for preventative maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Employer Info

8203 Millennium Forest Dr
The Woodlands, Texas, Texas 77381
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