Urban Forestry Consultant

Job Title: Urban Forestry Consultant

Location: Seattle, WA

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary/rate range: $30-$35/hour

Reports to: Sales Manager 

About Us:

With a legacy spanning over 15 years, Seattle Tree Care boasts a rich legacy of excellence and stands as the forefront provider of premier tree care services in the Seattle area. Our dedicated team, composed of over 40 passionate professionals, is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Seattle's trees. Rooted in a foundation of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement, our collaborative work environment encourages innovation. Seattle Tree Care is expanding its regional presence and service offerings, presenting exciting opportunities for individuals eager to contribute to the vitality of Seattle's urban forest. Join our dynamic team, where your dedication is valued, and experience a workplace that offers competitive wages, advancement possibilities, and a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

Job Summary:

The Urban Forestry Consultant will have a variety of tasks to perform daily, varying by the work acquired through the sales and consulting team. This position has a thorough understanding of municipal code, and obtains tree permits. The main priorities are to perform field work, tree inventories, tree risk assessments, advise on the preservation of trees, prepare written reports, liaise information to clients, assist with consulting and training sales, ensure STC municipal regulation compliance and demonstrate a high level of competency and adherence to ANSI Standards, ISA Best Management Practices and Code of Ethics, and company safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients within different aspects of projects that may impact trees


• Prepare tree inventories, arborist reports, site maps, memos and other written documentation as required for projects, permits and record keeping


• Correspond with clients, municipalities, consultants and contractors.


• Submit Tree permit applications and process tracking


• Through research and on-going engagement with municipal arborists, answer internal questions around tree code and specific applications


• Site monitoring for tree protection during construction or demolition


• Tree risk assessments


• Arborist project management for complex projects


• Assist in developing on-going tree management plans for residential, municipal and commercial clients


• Drive performance of consulting department and create timely and accurate invoices for delivery to clients


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Formal education in arboriculture, urban forestry, biology, ecology, horticulture, environmental science or associated fields.


• Certified ISA Arborist with minimum 1 year experience in arboriculture or urban forestry fielld


• Tree Risk Assessor Qualification or ability to obtain with 3 months of hire


• Practical knowledge in aspects of Consulting arborist work including tree inventory, vegetation identification, arborist reports, communication and coordination skills, integrated pest management and mitigation of construction interference, municipal by-laws and permit process in relation to urban forestry and arborist requirements, experience in technical detailing, drafting and construction practices for coordination with consultants


• Strong organizational skills, self-starting and able to review and understand scope of work and coordination with construction crews, municipal and consultant coordination


• Written and verbal skills in English required


• Professional appearance and ability to work easily with clients, consultants and government


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PC Computers


• Current Drivers Licence


• Climbing experience is not required.


• Potential for training in Autocad and cad drafting

Requirements and Skills:

• The ability to perform light work


• The ability to respond quickly to sounds


• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces


• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations


• The ability to work in inside environmental conditions


• The ability to reach overhead


• The ability to keyboard


• The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time