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Seattle Department of Transportation · 3 hours ago

Sr. Forester (Civil Engineering Specialist, Sr.)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$62.79/hr - $70.35/hr

4+ years exp

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to connecting communities and building safer streets. They are seeking a Senior Forester to supervise and inspect Urban Forestry permits for private development and right-of-way projects, ensuring compliance with municipal codes and city design standards to enhance Seattle's tree canopy.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Review plans and development proposals for impacts related to utilities, traffic, transportation, and street improvements

Coordinate and cooperate with permit applicants and other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s)

Recommend permit revisions and requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development on street trees and ensure plans meet Seattle Municipal Code requirements and City of Seattle design standards

Ensure compliance with terms of permits authorizing development and construction projects related to street trees and landscapes in the right-of-way

Serve as subject-matter expert for soil protection, environmentally critical areas, tree selection, and urban forestry elements of projects

Respond to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process and investigate and resolve complaints from the public

Perform regular site walk-throughs for projects in construction to assess the conditions of existing trees, inspect tree protection, and provide oversight of pruning (root and canopy) to conform with ANSI A300 standards

Determine the appraised value of existing street trees using the current editing of the Guide for Establishing Values of Trees and Other Plants prepared by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers

Perform contract administration activities including reviewing change orders and responding to submittals; preparing field notes; collecting material samples; attending final walkthroughs; and compiling or auditing as-built records

Qualification

Civil EngineeringUrban ForestryISA Certified ArboristTree Risk Assessment QualificationConstruction Drawings ReviewTree Health EvaluationMulti-tasking AbilityCodesBluebeam RevuCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology or related fields

Requires four (4) years of related civil engineering or similar experience

Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility may be required

Preferred

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Science or two years of college level coursework OR a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background related to the duties of this position

Experience evaluating tree health, reviewing tree protection BMPs, and making pruning recommendations (root pruning and canopy pruning)

Experience reviewing construction drawings, details, and specifications

Ability to manage a variety of tasks on multiple projects to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to change priorities when necessary

Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base

ISA Certified Arborist Urban Forest Professional

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

Familiarity with applicable codes and standards related to Seattle trees (Seattle Municipal Code, Seattle Standard Specifications, Seattle Standard Plans, SDOT Street Tree Manual)

Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu