Arborist - Disaster Recovery & Damage Assessment

Essel•Spokane, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced ISA Certified Arborists for immediate deployment to support wildfire response and disaster recovery efforts in the Spokane, Washington area. Arborists will assist with field assessments of trees and vegetation impacted by wildfire conditions, identifying hazards, documenting damage, and supporting safe access and recovery operations. This is a field-based position requiring strong knowledge of tree assessment, hazard identification, and accurate field documentation.

Requirements

ISA Certification required
40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required
8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher required if the 40-hour HAZWOPER certification was not completed within the past 12 months
Bloodborne Pathogens training required
First Aid/CPR certification required
Current medical clearance from a physician/medical provider required
Must be able to successfully pass a respiratory fit test
Must have and be prepared to use required PPE
Ability to work safely in outdoor, potentially hazardous environments
Ability to work extended hours and varying schedules based on project needs
Must be physically capable of performing field inspections and walking through potentially uneven, debris-filled, or hazardous areas
Candidates must provide their own appropriate personal field equipment and tools, including: Personal PPE appropriate for the work environment, Field assessment tools, GPS tracking/mapping device, Laser rangefinder, Tree/DBH diameter tape, Other standard arborist field equipment necessary to safely and accurately perform tree assessments
Candidates must be able to provide proof of: ISA Certification, 40-Hour HAZWOPER, 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher, when applicable, Bloodborne Pathogens training, First Aid/CPR, Medical clearance, Respiratory fit-test clearance, Any other required safety training or credentials

Nice To Haves

Previous wildfire, disaster response, emergency response, or hazardous-site experience strongly preferred
Wildfire/disaster response experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct field assessments of trees and vegetation affected by wildfire and disaster conditions
Identify potentially hazardous, damaged, unstable, or compromised trees
Evaluate tree conditions and document findings
Measure tree diameter/DBH and collect accurate field data
Use GPS and mapping technology to document tree locations and assessment areas
Utilize laser rangefinders and other field equipment to obtain measurements
Photograph and document site conditions and tree damage
Identify hazards and communicate findings to project leadership
Assist with prioritizing trees or areas requiring further evaluation, mitigation, or removal
Follow all HAZWOPER, site safety, respiratory protection, and PPE requirements
Maintain accurate field notes, measurements, maps, and assessment records
Work safely around wildfire-affected structures, vegetation, debris, and other potential hazards
Coordinate with other field personnel, safety staff, and project management as needed