Arborist Liaison

City of New York•New York, NY

3d•$57,323 - $82,506•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Infrastructure is seeking an Arborist Liaison to support the Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. The Arborist Liaison supports agency design consultants and in-house design teams with tree-related reports, plans, approvals, design standards, and construction issues. The role requires an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and includes conducting site visits as needed.

Requirements

Certified Arborist credential from the International Society of Arboriculture.
Authorization to work in the United States; the agency does not provide sponsorship for visa applications, extensions, or status changes.

Responsibilities

Support design consultants and in-house design teams in creating and evaluating Tree Inventory Reports.
Generate NYC Parks Tree Inventory Valuation Reports.
Assist in formulating Tree Impact Mitigation Plans and oversee their approval with NYC Parks Central and Borough Forestry divisions.
Oversee the Tree Impact Mitigation details library and create new details as needed.
Ensure design drawings, details, and specifications include required tree information.
Collaborate with NYC Parks Natural Resources group to obtain approvals for projects near or within parkland.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of tree-related standards in agency design directives and guidelines.
Participate in preconstruction meetings to address tree concerns.
Support Construction Management field staff with tree-related issues during construction.
Liaise with NYC Parks regarding construction and Tree Removal Permits.
Conduct tree health assessments with NYC Parks Forestry.
Prepare Tree Replacement estimates for trees scheduled for removal.
Conduct site visits as required to fulfill the role’s duties.