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Job Description
Salary Range
$26.63-$33.96
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
08-31-2025
Job Summary
Performs Arborist work in the care and maintenance of the City of Orlando’s public trees and equipment used to care for the trees. Responsibilities include the review of landscaping and related plans in conjunction with construction permits, and planned developments for compliance with the Tree Protection Ordinance and Technical Review Committee required conditions of approval. Review tree mitigation plans and calculate mitigation in conjunction with construction permits, mass grading, subdivision, and planned development submittals. Conduct field inspections of all landscape installation permits. Responsible for inspecting trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds to determine the need for trimming, spaying, or other appropriate treatment. Keeps records of time and material, requisition supplies, and preparing contract documents and reports. Work is performed independently with the direction of the Forestry Manager, and performance is reviewed while in progress, reports, meetings, and results obtained.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, environment conservation, or related field and three (3) years of demonstrated experience in tree care, maintenance, and diagnosis of tree health issues required, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. International Society of Arboriculture certification (ISA) is required. Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) is preferred. A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
Must be available to receive calls for emergency services and respond during non-scheduled work hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Orlando
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