This is a managerial position that oversees field inspectors responsible for enforcing the City’s Tree Protection Ordinance and assists citizens with tree-related permitting and inspection requests for trees on private property. Responsibilities include supervising field arborists in the Office of Buildings; evaluating tree health in accordance with City Code; issuing permits for the removal of dead, dying, or hazardous trees; inspecting construction sites for compliance with approved plans and tree protection requirements; conducting final inspections for certificates of occupancy; posting public notices for tree removal;issuingfinesandfeesasauthorizedbyordinance;maintainingaccurateinspectionrecordsand status updates in permitting database; preparing reports and presenting testimony for appeals before the Tree Conservation Commission; and supporting compliance with City regulations.
The incumbent is expected to provide best-in-class customer service to internal and external stakeholderswhilesupportingandpromotingtheCity’scorevalues,culture,andservicestandards.
WorksunderthegeneralsupervisionoftheArboriculturalManagerintheOfficeofBuildings, Department of City Planning.
ManagerialResponsibilities
Manageinspectionloadoffieldarboristsandreassignasnecessarywhenstaffareoutofthe office.
Trainnewhiresinarboristinspectionduties,procedures,andCity requirements.
Compileandpresentreportsrelatedtotreeinspections,permits,and complaints.
Orderandmaintainsuppliesusedbyfieldarborists,includingsigns,wirestands,andrelated materials.
Reviewthequalityandaccuracyoffieldinspections,permittingrecords,statusupdates,andinspection notes to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Develop,revise,trainstaff,andimplementSOPsas needed.
Completemid-yearandannualperformanceevaluationsandconductregularstaff meetings.
AdministerdisciplinaryactionsinaccordancewithCityofAtlantaHumanResources policies.
Managethearboristvehiclefleet,includingschedulingmaintenanceand repairs.
Monitorandcoachstaffregardingdrivingperformancenotificationsthrough Lytx.
Serveasaliaisonbetweenfieldarborists,arboristplanreviewers,theArboriculturalManager,andother City departments and officials as needed.
Evaluatetreehealthandrisktodeterminewhethertreesaredead,dying,orhazardousinaccordance with City Code and issue tree removal permits.
Reviewsiteplansduringinspectionstoconfirmfieldconditionsmatchapproved plans.
Postpublicnoticesignsforprojectsinvolvingpotentialimpactstoprotected trees.
Inspectactiveconstructionsitestoensurecompliancewithapprovedandstampedtreeprotection plans.
Conductfinalsiteinspectionsforcomplianceandissuanceofcertificatesof occupancy.
IssuefinesandfeesforviolationsoftreepreservationrequirementsunderCity Code.
Reviewandapprovetimecards,TPOrequests,andsickleave requests.
PrepareandsubmitfieldarboristSLAreportstotheArboricultural Manager.
Issuepermitsandinspectionreportsinatimely manner.
Respondtocustomerinquiriesbyphone,email,andwritten correspondence.
Followestablishedproceduresforidentifyingandaddressingnuisance trees.
Collectandmaintainweeklyvehicleinspectionreportsfromfield arborists.
Enterdetailedandaccurateinspectionresultsintopermitting software.
Explaincriticalrootzoneimpactcalculationstocustomersand stakeholders.
Accuratelyenterdatausedtocalculatefinesandfeesinpermitting software.
RepresenttheArboristDivisionduringTreeConservationCommissionappeal hearings.
AttendMunicipalCourtproceedingswiththeCitySolicitorandserveasanexpertwitnessinordinance violation cases.
MonitorandfollowuponTreeConservationCommissiondecisions,includingrecompense requirements, tree planting obligations, and DDH approvals.
Workcollaborativelywithdevelopers,architects,engineers,contractors,andhomeownerstoensure compliance with the Tree Protection Ordinance.
CoordinatewiththeArboristDivisionandotherCitydivisionstoprovideeffectivecustomer service.
Speaktocivicorganizations,schools,gardenclubs,neighborhoodgroups,andothercommunity organizations regarding tree care and citizens’ responsibilities under City regulations.
Performsotherdutiesasrequiredor assigned.
Knowledgeofarboriculturalpractices,principles,policies,and procedures.
Knowledgeofapplicablelaws,ordinances,regulations,andstandardsrelatedtotreeprotectionand arboriculture.
AbilitytolearnandapplyCityanddepartmentalpolicies,procedures,andoperational standards.
Abilitytocontributetothedevelopmentandimplementationoflong-termdepartmentalgoalsand initiatives.
Abilitytoremaincurrentonchangesinpolicies,regulations,industrystandards,andoperational practices.
Stronginterpersonalandcustomerserviceskillswiththeabilitytocommunicateeffectivelywith management, employees, contractors, and the public.
Abilitytoprepareconcise,accurate,andeffectivereportsand documentation.
Strongorganizational,analytical,andtechnical skills.
Abilitytoexercisesoundjudgmentanddiscretion,particularlyinemergency situations.
Abilitytointerpretandapplyregulations,policies,andtechnical information.
Abilitytoperformmathematicalcalculationsrelatedtotreeimpacts,fines,and fees.
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Horticulture, or a related field and three years of experience asanArborist;oranequivalentcombinationofeducation,training,andexperiencesufficient tosuccessfullyperformtheessentialdutiesoftheposition.MustpossessavalidGeorgiadriver’slicense.
CertifiedArboristcredentialissuedbytheInternationalSocietyofArboriculture(ISA)
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