Arborist Position Available In Orange, Florida

Salary Range $26.63-$33.96 Job Posting End Date – Applications will no longer be accepted starting 06-24-2025 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. To apply with us, create an account and select a Password. After your account has been established, you apply by uploading your resume from a saved document on your computer, import your resume from LinkedIn, or manually enter your information. This information will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can then apply online by clicking the “Apply” link next to the job posting. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. City of Orlando accepts applications for current job openings only. To be notified of future openings create a candidate account, then click on “Job Alerts’ in the upper right corner and enter your alert criteria. Persons requiring accommodations should call 407-246-2235. The City of Orlando participates in E-Verify. For more information, including your rights, click here. City of Orlando Recruiting Video Don’t see the job you want posted now? Use the link to send us your resume so we can keep you informed if a job becomes available for which you are qualified. Create a Candidate Home account and set up Job Alerts to get regular notifications when jobs you are interested in become available.