Urban Forester / Arborist

Dudek•Pasadena, CA

62d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Who You Are As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You’ll Make an Impact We are seeking an individual that shares our core value of ”creating a healthy urban forest for our future” and is looking for an opportunity to bring that core value to communities large and small. This position is available for an individual who wants to help grow one of the leading urban forestry teams in the country and promote healthy and mature trees by providing expert arboriculture knowledge and urban forestry principles. Relevant experience for this position could include, but is not limited to, a consulting urban forester or arborist, urban forestry planner, or municipal arborist. This position will be based out of our Pasadena office and can accommodate a hybrid work schedule. The position will require approximately 30% travel 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.
Candidate must have excellent leadership, organization and problem-solving skills to facilitate successful project teams and on-time project delivery to clients.
Candidate must have excellent analytical and technical writing skills at a professional level.
Candidate must demonstrate professional communication skills, both written and oral. If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample.
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 in the County of Los Angeles by reviewing tree permits, assessing tree health and risk, and providing written reports.
Preparing 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.