Urban Arborist: Tree Health & Canopy Specialist

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

City of Seattle’s Seattle Department of Transportation is seeking Arboriculturist opportunities to inspect and manage trees related to SDOT permits. You will provide technical expertise for planting, care, and maintenance, including root protection, soil restoration, mulching, watering and pruning.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 3 years in tree care with supervision experience. A Washington driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in care, planting and maintenance of trees and plants.
• Supervision or lead work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide arboricultural field inspection services for SDOT permit work.
• Plant, care and maintain trees including root protection and pruning.
• Update SDOT tree inventory and maps; inspect for permit compliance.

Skills

Tree care

Education

Bachelor in Horticulture/Forestry

Job description

City of Seattle’s Seattle Department of Transportation is seeking Arboriculturist opportunities to inspect and manage trees related to SDOT permits. You will provide technical expertise for planting, care, and maintenance, including root protection, soil restoration, mulching, watering and pruning.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 3 years in tree care with supervision experience. A Washington driver's license is required.