Arborist Supervisor

Reston Association•Reston, VA

6d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about tree care maintenance and making a difference in the community? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset - its real property. At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking an Arborist Supervisor to join our team! This position is responsible for the care and management of native and ornamental trees throughout Association recreational facilities and natural areas, helping protect public safety, preserve natural resources, and support environmental stewardship. The Arborist Supervisor leads and performs complex tree care operations, including pruning, removals, inspections, hazard mitigation, and emergency response activities. Using advanced climbing techniques, aerial lifts, chainsaws, rigging systems, brush chippers, and other specialized equipment, this role ensures work is completed safely and in accordance with ANSI standards. Responsibilities include evaluating tree maintenance needs, prioritizing and assigning work, developing operational plans, and overseeing tree health, disease, pest, and invasive species management programs. This role serves as a technical resource for residents and staff, responding to tree-related inquiries, providing recommendations, coordinating property boundary reviews, and maintaining accurate tree care records. The Arborist Supervisor also manages contracted tree work, including developing specifications, monitoring budgets and expenditures, overseeing contractor performance, and recommending equipment purchases and replacements. As designated Emergency Services Personnel, the Arborist Supervisor supports storm recovery, disaster response, and snow removal operations. The position is responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, climbing gear, and life-support systems to ensure safe and effective operations. The Arborist Supervisor directly supervises assigned staff, providing work direction, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development while fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Minimum of 10 years of tree management experience, including supervisory experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing basic engine and hydraulic system repairs.
Minimum of 2 years of experience reading property maps and locating boundaries.
Comprehensive knowledge of local tree species, pests, diseases, and tree health management practices.
Expertise in ANSI Z133 and A300 Standards for Tree Work.
Demonstrated skill in hazardous tree removal, advanced rigging, aerial rescue techniques, and safe equipment operation.
Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and map-reading tools.
Ability to train and mentor employees in safe work practices and technical tree care operations.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and environments, including exposure to heights, loud noise, moving mechanical equipment, and chemicals.
Experience safely operating and maintaining specialized tree care equipment, including chainsaws, brush chippers, aerial lifts, climbing systems, trucks, and related machinery, with availability to support emergency response, storm recovery, and snow removal operations.

Nice To Haves

ISA Arborist Certification
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
First Aid and CPR Certification
Pesticide/Herbicide Certification

Responsibilities

Leads and performs complex tree care operations, including pruning, removals, inspections, hazard mitigation, and emergency response activities.
Ensures work is completed safely and in accordance with ANSI standards using advanced climbing techniques, aerial lifts, chainsaws, rigging systems, brush chippers, and other specialized equipment.
Evaluates tree maintenance needs, prioritizes and assigns work, develops operational plans, and oversees tree health, disease, pest, and invasive species management programs.
Serves as a technical resource for residents and staff, responding to tree-related inquiries, providing recommendations, coordinating property boundary reviews, and maintaining accurate tree care records.
Manages contracted tree work, including developing specifications, monitoring budgets and expenditures, overseeing contractor performance, and recommending equipment purchases and replacements.
Supports storm recovery, disaster response, and snow removal operations as designated Emergency Services Personnel.
Maintains tools, equipment, climbing gear, and life-support systems to ensure safe and effective operations.
Directly supervises assigned staff, providing work direction, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development while fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.