Urban Arborist: Grow Seattle’s Tree Canopy & Safety

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) seeks Arboriculturists in the Right of Way Maintenance and Urban Forestry division to inspect and protect trees, assist in planting and maintenance, and update the SDOT tree inventory for permit work.

Qualified candidates provide a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of tree experience, and a valid WA driver’s license; ISA Arborist or Tree Risk qualifications are a plus. This is field work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Natural Resources, Botany, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in care, planting, and maintenance of trees and plant materials with supervision or lead work.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; ISA Arborist or Tree Risk qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meetings and review tree protection plans; establish and monitor tree protection; evaluate exposed root systems; oversee root pruning and recommend other measures to lessen construction impacts on existing trees; evaluate pruning needs for equipment operation and construction access.
• Post tree removal notices on trees impacted by SDOT projects and respond to public inquiries related to tree removal, retention, and protection; provide timely evaluation of public safety concerns, diagnose insect and disease problems, and complete tree risk assessments and appraisals as needed.
• Update SDOT tree inventory to track tree removals and new trees; complete inspection checklists in Accela; facilitate permit closeout and bond release for development projects.
• Ensure permit plans are designed to grow Seattle's tree canopy, protect public safety, and prevent conflicts with city-owned infrastructure. Make adjustments as needed and document changes in the SDOT tree inventory.

Skills

Tree inspection

Tree protection

Planting & maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Natural Resources, Botany, or related field

Tools

Accela

Job description

The City of Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) seeks Arboriculturists in the Right of Way Maintenance and Urban Forestry division to inspect and protect trees, assist in planting and maintenance, and update the SDOT tree inventory for permit work.

Qualified candidates provide a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of tree experience, and a valid WA driver’s license; ISA Arborist or Tree Risk qualifications are a plus. This is field work in all weather conditions.