Arborist

Overview

Location(s):
Pasadena, CA
Practice/Department:
Urban Forestry
Work Environment:
Field Based
Compensation: $30-$40/hourly*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, andwe’vebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-ownersare unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about our
award-winning culture
, the
benefits and perks
of being aDudekian, and the
projects
you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an
employee-owner
, you embrace accountability, working safely, andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and
solution-oriented
, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of
innovation
.

How You’llMake an Impact

The As-Needed Arborist provides professional arboricultural services in support of tree inventories, urban forest assessments, tree risk evaluations, and natural resource planning efforts. The position requires extensive fieldwork, accurate data collection, and the ability to work independently under varying environmental conditions. This position will require travel throughout Southern California and surrounding regions. Field assignments may occur in highly urbanized areas, oak woodlands, natural open spaces, riparian corridors, mountain foothills, and desert environments.

Work schedules are project dependent and may vary based on seasonal field conditions and client needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform tree inventories and assessments on city streets, parks, and other urban areas as well as oak woodlands, desert environments, and undeveloped lands.
• Accurately record tree inventory data like tree species, diameter at standard height (DSH), canopy spread, and tree height and assess health and structural conditions using the ESRI Field Map data collection platform.
• Evaluate tree health, maintenance needs, structural defects, and potential risk conditions.
• Ensure data quality and consistency with industry standards and project requirements.
• Adhere to all safety procedures while working near roadways, active onstruction sites, and remote field locations.
• Perform other arboricultural and urban forestry duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
• Minimum of two years of experience conducting tree inventories, tree assessments, or urban forestry fieldwork.
• Ability to accurately identify common tree species found in Southern California urban, natural, and desert environments.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Knowledge of arboricultural best management practices and ANSI A300 standards.
• BS in forestry or closely related field or formal training in arboriculture or urban tree management.
• Experience using GIS-based field data collection tools, GPS units, and inventory software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
• Experience with various inventory types including municipal, oak woodland, and Joshua trees.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey
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Compensation: $30-$40/hourly*

* Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not…