**Required: ISA Board Certified Master Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).**

Travel: 50-75% Overnight Travel Expected

Location: Sacramento, Redding, Arcata, Fresno, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, CA (Can be located anywhere within these cities)

Compensation: $44.00 to $48.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: 

• Evaluate project data, development site plans, and other
  project-related technical reports.

• Prepare arborist reports and other technical reports related to
  tree and urban forest management

• Develop written tree management recommendations.

• Present findings to decision-making bodies, project teams,
  and industry groups

• Prepare proposals, project scopes, and budgets.

• Work collaboratively with project planners, engineers,
  biologists, GIS staff, and other resource specialists.

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals  

• Conduct tree and brush inventories  

• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations  

• Plan work for tree contractors  

• Gather and manage field data; including tree species, size, and distance from conductors 

• Analyze data and conduct project-related research

• Validate data across various database systems to ensure reporting is accurate 

• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets 

• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area  

• Enforce on-the-job safety practices  

• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site  

• Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion 

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

• Position may require some outside travel 

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Exhibit proficiency in program specifications, regulations, and standards 

• Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates 

• Ability to interact with staff and other stakeholders as required or directed 

• Ability to work both independently and as team 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills 

• Superior organization and time management skills 

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Certification as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

• Certified Master Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment
  Qualification (TRAQ) required.

• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates  

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record  

• Ability to work independently  

• Strong verbal and written communications skills  

• Excellent customer service skills a priority  

• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather  

• Proficient in map navigation skills  

• Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software

• Additional desired skills include: project management, client development experience, and GIS and GPS experience

Ready to grow your career with Eocene? Apply today and help us share the future of Utility Vegetation Management.