Arborist; Mid Level

Overview

Arcadis is the world s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 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.

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 a 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. Please note that having a personal vehicle for this role is strongly encouraged.

• Daily Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate daily records of site activities, tree health, and condition assessments; review daily reports submitted by inspection personnel, provide constructive feedback, and ensure data integrity and compliance with reporting standards using the city s ForMS system.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Arcadis and/or client agencies in meetings and site visits, delivering clear and professional oral and written communications; foster positive relationships with residents, contractors, and other City agencies.
• Technical Oversight: Monitor contractor compliance with technical requirements, project specifications, and safety standards; evaluate contractor responsiveness and effectiveness, escalate issues as necessary; identify native and invasive plant species to contribute to biodiversity management strategies.
• Health & Safety: Administer and enforce Health & Safety procedures as outlined in the owner’s manual; proactively identify and mitigate site hazards and promote 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.

• Required Qualifications
  Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Forest Biology or Environmental Resources Engineering or closely related field; ISA Arborist Certification, or NJ LTE, or ASCA.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting design plans, specifications, and shop drawing submittals.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including dispute resolution and conflict management.
• Willingness to work overtime as required by project demands.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practices in arboriculture.

• 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 (internships can count toward this requirement).

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