As-Needed Arborist - Oakland

Location(s): Oakland, CA
Practice/Department: Urban Forestry 
Work Environment: Field Based
Compensation: $30-$40/hourly* 

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 

The As-Needed Arborist provides professional arboricultural services in support of tree inventories, urban forest assessments, tree risk evaluations, and natural resource planning efforts. The position requires extensive fieldwork, accurate data collection, and the ability to work independently under varying environmental conditions. This position will require travel throughout the Bay Area and surrounding regions. Field assignments may occur in highly urbanized areas, oak woodlands, natural open spaces, riparian corridors, mountain foothills, and desert environments. Work schedules are project dependent and may vary based on seasonal field conditions and client needs.

Duties and Responsibilities  

•  Perform tree inventories and assessments on city streets, parks, and other urban areas as well as oak woodlands, desert environments, and undeveloped lands.
•  Accurately record tree inventory data like tree species, diameter at standard height (DSH), canopy spread, and tree height and assess health and structural conditions using the ESRI Field Map data collection platform.
•  Evaluate tree health, maintenance needs, structural defects, and potential risk conditions.
•  Ensure data quality and consistency with industry standards and project requirements.
•  Adhere to all safety procedures while working near roadways, active construction sites, and remote field locations.
•  Perform other arboricultural and urban forestry duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•  International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. 
• Minimum of two years of experience conducting tree inventories, tree assessments, or urban forestry fieldwork.
  
•  Ability to accurately identify common tree species found in Southern California urban, natural, and desert environments.
  
•  Ability to work independently and efficiently.
  
•  Knowledge of arboricultural best management practices and ANSI A300 standards.
  
•  BS in forestry or closely related field or formal training in arboriculture or urban tree management.
  
•  Experience using GIS-based field data collection tools, GPS units, and inventory software.
  
•  Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

•  ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). 
• Experience with various inventory types including municipal, oak woodland, and Joshua trees.
  
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123, or Collector.
  

Compensation: $30-/$40/hourly* 

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. 

Working Conditions  

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. 
• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:  

• Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work in urban environments, parks, open spaces, canyons, and desert landscapes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to traverse steep slopes, loose soils, and undeveloped terrain.
• Ability to safely work near roadways and active construction areas.

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. 

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. 

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.