Urban Forester / Arborist

Dudek LLC • Full-time • Textile Finance, CA, Los Angeles County, CA, US • 1d ago

Who We Are Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024. As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interest to help clients achieve project goals. We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. At Dudek, we abide by shared values: Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment. Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly. Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives. Fun: We take our work seriously…not ourselves. Well-Being: We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness. Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work. We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work About The Job We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Urban Forester/Arborist with 3 years of experience in urban forestry or arboriculture to join our team. Based primarily in Los Angeles County, CA, this position involves frequent travel across Southern California. Key responsibilities include conducting peer reviews of arborist reports, performing plan check reviews, and providing expert guidance on tree-related matters to support urban forestry initiatives and ensure compliance with local regulations. The role also requires extended fieldwork in both urban and rural environments, often involving long days and the ability to carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. In addition to fieldwork, this position includes preparing monitoring reports, memos, and arborist reports. For motivated individuals, this role offers significant opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and collaborative team environment. Who You Are To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation. Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below): Tree Inventories Tree Risk Assessment and Reporting Tree health and structural assessments Perform detailed plan check reviews for tree preservation, removal, and planting in accordance with city ordinances, policies, and guidelines. Provide arboricultural expertise on development projects, ensuring tree health and sustainability are prioritized. Conduct site visits to assess tree conditions, verify compliance with approved plans, and inspect for potential risks. Collaborate with city staff, contractors, and developers to address tree-related issues and resolve conflicts. Construction monitoring Assistance with various aspects of larger urban forestry projects Prepare letters, reports, and other documents in support of project submittals. Work within a team toward project and group goals. Communicate with team members, clients, agencies and others as needed to fulfill contract obligations. Minimum Requirements Minimum 3-5 years of experience in municipal arboriculture, urban forestry, or related fields. BS in forestry or closely related field or formal training in arboriculture or urban tree management. ISA Certified Arborist Credential Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Ability to work independently, conduct site visits, and provide timely feedback on plans. Strong understanding of construction impacts on trees, including mitigation techniques. Strong knowledge of tree biology, risk assessment, pest and disease management, and tree preservation during construction. Familiarity with municipal arboriculture Pest Control Advisor Credential or ability to obtain given adequate time Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong tree identification and diagnostic skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads Other skills including technical writing, verbal and written communication, demonstrated leadership, organization, and problem solving will be helpful in this role. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment. Physical Requirements 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, moving vehicles and equipment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Speaking, hearing and listening are required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proposed Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually 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. Perks of Being a Dudekian At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work-life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance. We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian. Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization. J-18808-Ljbffr

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