Urban Forester / Arborist - Bay Area

Dudek•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm founded in 1980, serving clients nationwide with a focus on improving and protecting the built and natural environments. We are recognized for our award-winning culture and commitment to projects addressing key societal issues like renewable energy, infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience. We are seeking an individual who shares our core value of 'creating a healthy urban forest for our future' and wants to contribute to growing one of the leading urban forestry teams in the country. This position will promote healthy and mature trees by providing expert arboriculture knowledge and urban forestry principles. Relevant experience includes consulting urban forester or arborist, urban forestry planner, or municipal arborist. This position is based out of our Oakland office and offers a hybrid work schedule, with approximately 30% travel required for meetings, presentations, and community events.

Requirements

Minimum 6+ years of experience in municipal arboriculture, urban forestry, or related fields.
Candidate must be an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist.
Bachelor’s degree or higher with a preference in forestry or closely related environmental field.
An understanding of the components needed to develop an urban forest management plan, including data sources, urban forest sustainability principles, climate change research, tree maintenance practices, ISA standards, and financing.
Proven ability to build partnerships and manage relationships that lead to the successful completion of projects and business growth.
Excellent leadership, organization and problem-solving skills to facilitate successful project teams and on-time project delivery to clients.
Excellent analytical and technical writing skills at a professional level.
Professional communication skills, both written and oral.
Candidate will be required to occasionally travel from their home office to other portions of the region in which they live, and beyond, as projects dictate.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional arboricultural and/or urban forestry credentials a plus (e.g., Board Certified Master Arborist, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, TRAQ qualified, Urban Forest Professional etc.)
Experience with arboricultural procedures, urban forestry concepts, and ability to learn various diagnostic equipment procedures.
Experience working with municipal urban forest programs and city staff.
Experience with community engagement activities including facilitating workshops and strategic outreach planning.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of urban forest management plans for municipal and other clients that deliver an implementable program towards a sustainable urban forest.
Write chapters of urban forest management plans including urban forest best management practices, municipal budget and work performance, tree inventory sustainability assessments, application of canopy cover studies, community engagement, and ordinances and policies.
Work with planning departments of various cities by reviewing tree permits, assessing tree health and risk, and providing written reports.
Prepare arborist reports and other technical reports related to tree and urban forest management, including collecting field data, evaluating project information and site plans, and other project-related technical reports.
Coordinate project team members by assigning tasks and monitoring workloads to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Prepare and present proposals, scopes, budgets, and bids for new projects.
Maintain client relationships through consistent communication, facilitating meetings, and preparation of presentations.
Maintain and track project budgets and prepare monthly invoices.
Review and edit work of team members.
Develop goals and strategies with the assistance of the Urban Forestry group leader to continue to grow the urban forestry practice through business development and marketing.
Attend meetings, interviews, and represent Dudek’s urban forestry practice as part of our ongoing business development.