Arborist
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy work that benefits the community by making the world a greener place? Join our dynamic team of Engineers and Arborists as we work together to improve the green infrastructure of NYC! Arcadis is seeking to hire an Arborist to join our team to work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This position will be expected to work full-time as well as overtime as needed.

This position will utilize your technical knowledge and experience to help guide the City's tree preservation and street tree programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you will become involved with other NYC Parks' programs, and with other City agencies, all with a focus on the City's urban forest and other natural systems such as the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects.

Role accountabilities:

As an Arborist you will be responsible for maintain daily records and reviewing the daily reports of other inspection personnel, providing feedback and advice for improvement. You will utilize the City's ForMS program as required for each assignment acting as an ambassador for the City's urban forest resource during interaction with the City's residents and other City agencies.

You will also:

* Monitor contractor's adherence to technical requirements and overall responsiveness and effectiveness.

* Use effective oral and written communication skills to effectively represent Arcadis and/or our client agencies in interactions with the client, local agencies and the community

* Administer all H&S procedures as required by the owner and as detailed in the H&S manual

* Invasive plant species identification

* Hold and attend field meeting with both contractor and owner to discuss progress, schedule and work remaining

What skills / attributes you need:

* Proficient at reading and understanding design plans, specifications and shop drawing submittals

* Keen attention to detail and strong work ethic, with the ability to work overtime when necessary

* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage disputes and difficult situations

* Familiarity/experience with GIS

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Forest Biology or Environmental Resources Engineering or closely related field

* Must have access to a personal vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

* ISA TRAQ Qualification

* ISA Arborist Certification

* Capital Contract Supervision Oversight

* Woody Plant and Construction/Restoration Oversight

* 1-year practical experience in tree protection, pruning, installation, and establishment or related work (internships can count towards this requirement)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $26.45-$39.67 / hr. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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