Urban Forestry Foreman: Lead Tree Planting & Field Ops

CASEY TREES; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Casey Trees in Washington, DC is seeking a UF Foreman to oversee planting projects and field operations, leading planting crews and coordinating with the Urban Forestry team. The role requires two years in horticulture or related field, ISA Arborist credential, and strong safety and communication skills.

You will manage equipment, schedules, and inventories, supervise staff, and ensure quality outputs while engaging with community partners and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience in horticulture, arboriculture, landscaping, urban forestry, or related field.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential required upon hire; or within the first year of employment.
• Basic proficiency with ArcGIS and Salesforce applications.
• Department of Transportation Card.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and experience and ability to safely drive work vehicles including a pickup truck and trailer.
• Experience with tree planting and landscape operations, tree stock type and sizes, selection, nursery operations, ANSI standards essential.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to interact and work with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to read and execute scaled landscape plans accurately and with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage time between field tasks and office administrative and communication work with inside and outside partners.

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads tree planting projects and coordinates with Design & Horticulture Manager, Field Manager, and other departments.
• Supervises and develops Planting Crew and Chiefs, including hiring, onboarding and training.
• Manages field operations, equipment, and materials, including loading/unloading, dispatching crews, and planting activities.
• Ensures safety, quality, and compliance; provides feedback and performance reviews.
• Travel within the Greater DC region expected; coordinates with clients and partners.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

ISA Certified Arborist credential

Associate degree in horticulture/landscaping/forestry/urban forestry

Tools

ArcGIS

Salesforce

Job description

Casey Trees in Washington, DC is seeking a UF Foreman to oversee planting projects and field operations, leading planting crews and coordinating with the Urban Forestry team. The role requires two years in horticulture or related field, ISA Arborist credential, and strong safety and communication skills.

You will manage equipment, schedules, and inventories, supervise staff, and ensure quality outputs while engaging with community partners and volunteers.