Arborist Liaison
Core
Support Landscape Architecture & Urban Design teams in creating and evaluating Tree Inventory Reports, generating Tree Inventory Valuation Reports, and formulating Tree Impact Mitigation Plans for NYC infrastructure projects.
Role type
Certified Arborist Liaison (IC)
Builds
Tree Inventory Reports, Tree Impact Mitigation Plans, and design specifications for tree preservation
Domain
Urban forestry, municipal infrastructure, landscape architecture
Required skills
Certified Arborist (ISA), tree health assessment, tree inventory valuation, tree impact mitigation planning, design drawing review, permit liaison, construction site coordination, cost estimation for tree replacement
Preferred skills
Experience with NYC Parks Central and Borough Forestry divisions, knowledge of tree-related design directives and guidelines
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support design Consultants and in-house Design teams in creating and evaluating Tree Inventory Reports; generate NYC Parks Tree Inventory Valuation Reports; aid in formulation of Tree Impact Mitigation Plans; oversee approval processes with NYC Parks Central and Borough Forestry divisions; oversee Tree Impact Mitigation details library; ensure design drawings include necessary tree information; collaborate with NYC Parks Natural Resources group; contribute to development of tree-related standards; participate in preconstruction meetings; support Construction Management field staff; liaise with NYC Parks on construction and Tree Removal Permits; conduct health assessments of trees; prepare Tree Replacement estimates; conduct site visits
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC