Arborist/Senior Arborist-$1,000 Sign On Incentive-Zoning Division

Description : Salary

Salary

Arborist : $56,929 - $74,006 / Annually (Based on qualifications)

Senior Arborist : $66,144 - $86,008 / Annually (Based on qualifications)

Overview

The Zoning Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Arborist or Senior Arborist depending on qualifications.

This position is responsible for independent reviews and decision-making in applying the Landscaping, Buffering and Open Space (Landscape) Code, Chapter 24, and the Environmental Control Tree Protection and Removal (Arbor) Code, Chapter 15, to proposed projects and properties within Orange County.

Performs field work involving inspections of new landscaping installation for permits, tree removal permits, and for violations of the Landscape or Arbor Code.

Responsible for both plan reviews and onsite inspections of the work.

Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a Chief Planner. This position coordinates the accomplishment of specialized arboriculture and performs on-going planning responsibilities with limited supervision.

Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Skills Required :

Minimum Qualifications

Arborist

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and two years of experience in arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture or closely related field;

or certification by the American Society of Horticulture Science (Horticulture) or and four years of specified experience.

Senior Arborist

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and six (6) years of experience in arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture or closely related field.

A Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of specified experience. Or, an American Society of Horticulture Science (ASHS) Certified Horticulturist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or other equivalent certification and eight (8) years of specified experience or American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLSA) Registered Landscape Architect license and eight (8) years of specified experience.

Preferences

Arborist : Certified Arborist or Registered Landscape Architect (capable of obtaining State of Florida Registration within one year of employment).

Senior Arborist : Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field.

Designation as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Registered Landscape Architect or the ability to obtain a State of Florida Registration within one (1) year of employment.

Education Requirements : If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the or the .

If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the or the at your expense. Travel Required : No