Field Arborist

The Field Arborist performs skilled and technical tree maintenance, including pruning, removal, and planting in public rights-of-way and on city-owned properties. This role operates and maintains a variety of specialized equipment and tools, while also responding to 24-hour emergency callouts to address hazardous trees and ensure public safety. Work is performed under general supervision.

Community Forestry was created to educate citizens and city government about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees. As a branch of Boise Parks and Recreation, the division assists the City of Boise, citizen groups, and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation throughout the community.

• Performs skilled and technical tree maintenance including pruning, removal and planting in public rights-of-way and on city-owned and maintained properties.
• Operates and maintains a variety of specialized equipment and tools.
• Responds to 24-hour emergency callouts and addresses risks and hazardous trees.
• Requires a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Let's be honest - benefits matter. Here's what makes working for the City of Boise stand out:

• Free health insurance
  for your entire family (yes, really - zero premiums)
• Solid retirement
  through PERSI, plus we match your 401(k) or 457b contributions
• Time to recharge:Start with 10 hours of vacation each month, 8 hours of sick leave, 12 holidays, and a full 10 weeks of parental leave
• Peace of mind
  with free life and disability insurance
• Extra perks
  like wellness incentives (up to $500/year), tuition reimbursement, and a free bus pass

• Performs skilled and technical tree maintenance, including pruning, removal and planting of trees in public rights-of-way and on city-maintained properties. Uses arboricultural tools to prune trees for health and public safety according to defined pruning standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Utilizes advanced arboricultural climbing and rigging skills to perform maintenance and tree removals.
• Evaluates and determines the safest methods for removing hanging or downed branches and trees. Performs safety inspections of trees prior to climbing. Implements necessary safety precautions during tree maintenance operations. Coordinates with forestry staff in tree planting duties to ensure trees are professionally planted for health and longevity. Operates and maintains medium- to heavy-duty equipment, such as aerial lift towers, brush chippers, stump cutters and backhoes to perform duties.
  
  Prepares and applies pesticides and herbicides according to city procedures.
• Performs routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety issues. Examines work orders and maps, and coordinates work based on location. Coordinates with staff to determine which tasks are priorities and adjusts schedules and routes accordingly. Inputs data into work orders and timesheets ensuring a detailed record of work performed.
• Ensures an accurate and detailed record of all pesticide applications is maintained. Attends arboriculture training to maintain certified arborist status on an annual basis. Attends and passes city-sponsored safety and training classes. Maintains an adequate level of chemicals, tools, and related equipment. Tracks and reviews the inventory of equipment and tools to develop projections of future material requirements.
• Directs fieldwork of volunteers and seasonal staff. Provides training and corrective guidance to volunteers and seasonal staff. Ensures compliance with all safety protocols and trains volunteer and seasonal staff on the equipment and tools utilized.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in tree operations or college-level coursework in biology, horticulture, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Tree anatomy and biology
• Lands…