What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Arborist position at DesignForce?
Job Description
Certified Arborist
Our client, an innovative Wetland and Natural Resources consultancy, is excited to welcome a Certified Arborist to their close-knit and collaborative Northern Virginia office.
They cultivate a team-driven, supportive culture and are dedicated to the success of projects ranging in size and complexity. Their work spans throughout Northern Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay area, creating a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful environmental contributions.
Join a team where your expertise can help shape sustainable communities, support your professional aspirations, and deliver lasting environmental impact for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities
As a Certified Arborist, you’ll bring valuable technical expertise and problem-solving skills to diverse projects. Key responsibilities include:
Our client values their people as the foundation of their success and provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Certified Arborist
Our client, an innovative Wetland and Natural Resources consultancy, is excited to welcome a Certified Arborist to their close-knit and collaborative Northern Virginia office.
They cultivate a team-driven, supportive culture and are dedicated to the success of projects ranging in size and complexity. Their work spans throughout Northern Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay area, creating a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful environmental contributions.
Join a team where your expertise can help shape sustainable communities, support your professional aspirations, and deliver lasting environmental impact for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities
As a Certified Arborist, you’ll bring valuable technical expertise and problem-solving skills to diverse projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct vegetation surveys, tree identification, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop tree maps, conservation plans, and existing condition assessments.
- Perform forest stand delineations, including species, infestations, and conservation areas.
- Collaborate with clients, engineers, architects, and local agencies on project planning and compliance.
- Provide occasional teardown/rework support on projects ( e.g., infill lot development).
- Prepare and deliver client-ready reports, including Tree Preservation Plans ( TPPs) and Forest Stand Delineations ( FSDs), for review by local agencies ( Fairfax, Vienna, etc.).
- Mentor and support junior staff to foster skill development and team growth.
- 4 years of relevant arboriculture or environmental consulting experience, including project management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to tree preservation, conservation, and land development within Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
- Skilled in tree and vegetation identification, field surveys, and developing conservation documentation.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable performing a combination of office and field duties year-round, with willingness for regional travel.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Our client values their people as the foundation of their success and provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-matched retirement fund.
- Competitive paid time off and paid holidays ( including one floating holiday).
- Relocation assistance package for the right candidate.
- Wellness stipend to support physical and mental health.
- Fun, pet-friendly workplace.