Arborist
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Job Location:
Glenview, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Enforce tree ordinances
- Schedules and conducts independent field surveys and tree inspections for planting pruning and/or removal permits.
- Enters inspection information into databases.
- Utilizes tree permit database to monitor track and update field work data generates written correspondence forms and monitors permitting goals and targets.
- Performs tree and tree root inspections; Assesses trees for health and condition structure insects and diseases.
- Records conditions of inspected trees and issues written recommendations for future actions.
- Inspects development sites for tree planting requirements tree preservation planning tree cutting applications and possible violations.
- Reviews and examines site plans and designs to assess impacts on trees.
- Provides educational support to residents.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of urban forestry and arboriculture; municipal tree codes; professional tree assessment standards; tree and tree root health assessment and evaluation; proper pruning techniques and tree removal criteria; advanced level of knowledge of tree biology; tree hazards associated with storm damage response.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to negotiate mediate and facilitate challenging tree issues with composure and professionalism; interpret and apply municipal tree codes.
- Strong computer skills.
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified Arborist preferred.
- Experience as a Municipal Arborist or Urban Forester; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility & Movement:
Frequent walking standing climbing bending stooping crawling or kneeling to conduct inspections.
Ability to climb ladders scaffolding or unfinished stairways to access roofs attics crawl spaces and other elevated or confined areas.
Occasional lifting carrying or moving objects up to 2550 pounds (e.g. inspection tools plans or small equipment).
Vision & Hearing:
Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans technical documents and observe construction details.
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors workers and the public in noisy environments.
Manual Dexterity:
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools operate inspection equipment and use computers/tablets for reporting.
Work Environment:
Work performed in both office and field settings.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat cold rain snow) and construction site environments (noise dust uneven terrain).
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.
About Company
SAFEbuilt is community development services firm offering building inspections, plan reviews, private provider & other professional services.
