Mid Level Arborist

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is hiring a Mid-Level Arborist to join NYC Parks projects, focusing on urban forest stewardship, tree preservation and biodiversity. This full-time role may require overtime and travel within NYC. You will maintain daily records, engage residents and agencies, oversee contractor work, monitor safety, and mentor junior staff.

You will work with engineers and arborists to support green infrastructure goals. Required: B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Forest Biology or Environmental Resources Engineering or closely related field.
• ISA Arborist Certification; or NJ LTE (Licensed Tree Expert); or ASCA (American Society of Consulting Arborists)

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily records of site activities, tree health, and condition assessments.
• Review daily reports submitted by inspection personnel, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
• Utilize the City's ForMS program for all assignments, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting standards.
• Act as an ambassador for the City's urban forest, fostering positive relationships with residents, contractors, and other City agencies.
• Represent Arcadis and/or client agencies in meetings and site visits, delivering clear and professional oral and written communications.
• Monitor contractor compliance with technical requirements, project specifications, and safety standards.
• Evaluate contractor responsiveness and effectiveness, escalating issues as necessary.
• Identify native and invasive plant species, contributing to biodiversity management strategies.
• Administer and enforce all Health & Safety procedures as outlined in the owner's H&S manual.
• Proactively identify and mitigate site hazards, promoting a culture of safety among all personnel.
• Lead and participate in field meetings with contractors and owners to discuss project progress, scheduling, and outstanding work.
• Provide technical guidance to junior arborists and inspection teams.
• Support program operations through timely and accurate administrative tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and coordination.
• Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Skills

ISA Arborist Certification

NJ LTE (Licensed Tree Expert)

ASCA (American Society of ConsultingAr

ISA TRAQ Qualification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Forest Biology or Environmental Resources Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy work that benefits the community by making the world a greener place? Join our dynamic team of Engineers and Arborists as we work together to improve the green infrastructure of New York City (NYC)! Arcadis is seeking to hire an Mid level Arborist to join our team to work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This position will be expected to work full-time as well as overtime as needed.

This position will utilize your technical knowledge and experience to help guide the City's tree preservation Level 2 Matrix and street tree programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you will become involved with other NYC Parks' programs, and with other City agencies, all with a focus on the City's urban forest and other natural systems such as the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects.

As a Mid-Level Arborist, you will play a key role in the stewardship and management of the urban forest. You will ensure high standards of arboricultural practice, provide mentorship to junior staff, and support the City's sustainability and biodiversity goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Reporting & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate daily records of site activities, tree health, and condition assessments.
  • Review daily reports submitted by inspection personnel, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
  • Utilize the City's ForMS program for all assignments, ensuring data integrity and compliance with reporting standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as an ambassador for the City's urban forest, fostering positive relationships with residents, contractors, and other City agencies.
  • Represent Arcadis and/or client agencies in meetings and site visits, delivering clear and professional oral and written communications.
• Technical Oversight
  • Monitor contractor compliance with technical requirements, project specifications, and safety standards.
  • Evaluate contractor responsiveness and effectiveness, escalating issues as necessary.
  • Identify native and invasive plant species, contributing to biodiversity management strategies.
• Health & Safety
  • Administer and enforce all Health & Safety (H&S) procedures as outlined in the owner's H&S manual.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate site hazards, promoting a culture of safety among all personnel.
• Field Management
  • Lead and participate in field meetings with contractors and owners to discuss project progress, scheduling, and outstanding work.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior arborists and inspection teams.
• Administrative & Program Support
  • Support program operations through timely and accurate administrative tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and coordination.

Candidates must also have access to a personal vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Forest Biology or Environmental Resources Engineering or closely related field
• ISA Arborist Certification; or NJ LTE (Licensed Tree Expert); or ASCA (American Society of Consulting Arborists)

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA TRAQ Qualification
• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight
• Woody Plant and Construction/Restoration
• Oversight and tree risk assessment experience
• 2-5 years of practical experience in tree protection, pruning, installation, and establishment or related work (internships can count towards this requirement)

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $35 - $38.50HR. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.