Urban Forester​/Arborist

Location

Pasadena, Hybrid work schedule.

Urban Forestry – Urban Forester III.

$90,/annually*

Dudek is a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide. Our projects improve and protect built and natural environments. We are recognized by leading industry organizations and have received national Top Workplace Awards. We support projects addressing renewable energy transition, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, work safely, collaborate, think resourcefully, and work independently. You are curious, solution‑oriented, adapt quickly, and innovate.

We seek an individual who shares our core value of “creating a healthy urban forest for our future.” You will grow one of the leading urban forestry teams in the country, promote healthy and mature trees, and provide expert arboriculture knowledge and urban forestry principles. Relevant experience could include a consulting urban forester or arborist, urban forestry planner, or municipal arborist.

• Lead the preparation of urban forest management plans for municipal and other clients.
• Write chapters of urban forest management plans covering best management practices, municipal budget and work performance, tree inventory sustainability assessments, canopy cover studies, community engagement, ordinances, and policies.
• Work with planning departments in Los Angeles County reviewing tree permits, assessing tree health and risk, and providing written reports.
• Prepare arborist reports and other technical reports related to tree and urban forest management, collecting field data, evaluating project information and site plans.
• Coordinate project team members by assigning tasks and monitoring workloads to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Prepare and present proposals, scopes, budgets, and bids for new projects.
• Maintain client relationships through consistent communication, facilitating meetings, and preparing presentations.
• Maintain and track project budgets and prepare monthly invoices.
• Review and edit work of team members.
• Develop goals and strategies with assistance of the Urban Forestry group leader to grow the urban forestry practice through business development and marketing.
• Attend meetings, interviews, and represent Dudek’s urban forestry practice in business development.

• 6+ years of municipal arboriculture, urban forestry, or related experience.
• International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in forestry or closely related environmental field.
• Understanding of components needed to develop an urban forest management plan, including data sources, urban forest sustainability principles, climate change research, tree maintenance practices, ISA standards, and financing.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and manage relationships that lead to successful project completion and business growth.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and problem‑solving skills to facilitate successful project teams and on‑time delivery to clients.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills at a professional level.
• Professional communication skills, both written and oral; writing sample may be requested.
• Occasional travel from home office to other regions as projects dictate.
• Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by day one of employment.

• Additional arboricultural and/or urban forestry credentials (Board Certified Master Arborist, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, TRAQ qualified, Urban Forest Professional, etc.).
• Experience with arboricultural procedures, urban forestry concepts, and diagnostic equipment procedures.
• Experience working with municipal urban forest programs and city staff.
• Experience with community engagement activities, including facilitating workshops and strategic outreach planning.

* Final agreed‑upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education,…