NEOGOV · 3 months ago
City Arborist
Hopewell, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a City Arborist for the City of Hopewell, responsible for managing the city's tree canopy and overseeing tree-related projects. The role involves conducting tree surveys, providing arboriculture consultation, and ensuring compliance with landscape standards.
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Responsibilities
Conducts municipal tree survey and inventory through use of a software program
Researches and maintains urban forestry related policies
Provides arboriculture, forestry, and landscape consultation on development and capital improvement plan projects
Reviews and evaluates permits and plans of development with a focus on tree and landscaping standards
Performs tree assessments to include the inspection, diagnosis, and initiation of appropriate work orders and reports for trees in City right-of-way and hazardous trees to ensure public safety
Manages City tree planting projects as well as coordinates with other local tree planting efforts
Acquires and maintains Tree City USA designation
Works directly with the Tree Advisory Board
Recruits, organizes, trains, and leads volunteers engaged in urban forestry activities
Provides training, as needed, to other departments for inspection and review purposes as to applicable sections of the City development ordinances to increase efficiency
Prepares various management reports, proposals, grant and award applications, budget documents and public relations material
Directs and develops forest management and resource protection programs by providing direction for staff and consultants, administering nursery Riparian Forestry and other programs, formulating, recommending and implementing policies, code provisions, specifications and guidelines for forest resource protection, reviewing drawings and specifications and making recommendations to provide for or protect existing trees and other vegetation, monitoring construction projects, providing general supervision, and establishing goals and objectives
Provide guidance to employees assisting with tree maintenance or inventory work
Represent the City at regional forestry and environmental conferences or municipal planning meetings
Ensures proper tree trimming and removals near power lines while maintaining compliance with safety regulations
Assists with tree-related emergency response after storms, including assessing damage and coordinating cleanup
Addresses resident concerns about tree health, maintenance requests, and ordinance compliance
Participates in public outreach events that may occur outside regular working hours
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Park Administration or a closely related degree
International Society of Arboriculture designation as a Certified Arborist required
Must have a current and valid driver's license
A city arborist must collect, analyze, and maintain data related to topics such as a tree inventory, health assessments, and maintenance schedules
Must be able to maintain supporting documentation for grants and create and maintain reports
Communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely
Interact with the public, city officials, contractors, and environmental groups to provide education and guidance on tree care and preservation
Supervise and train volunteers and/or staff, and coordinate community tree-planting initiatives
Manage the city's tree canopy as a valuable environmental asset, ensuring proper planting, pruning, disease management, and removals
Communicate clearly and effectively through oral and visual means; write code, reports, grant applications, and policies; and analyze code, reports, plans, and policies
Make critical decisions regarding tree removals, pest and disease management, and safety concerns
Interpret regulations and policies to ensure compliance with environmental laws and municipal codes
Use software for mapping and record-keeping
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Operation of equipment to which assigned
Effective communication, including writing and speaking
Specialized equipment such as chainsaws, pole pruners, woodchippers, GPS devices, and soil testing tools
Preferred
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ - ISA) preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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