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The Arborist will be responsible for independent reviews and decision making in applying the Landscape and the Tree Protection and Removal code to commercial construction permits. Field work will involve inspections of permitted installations, tree removal permit application sites, and sites where violations of the tree or landscape code have occurred.

Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a Chief Planner. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Reviews Tree Mitigation plans in conjunction with construction permits, mass grading, subdivision and planned development submittals.

• Conducts field inspections for all permits in relation to landscape installation.

• Conducts field inspections for all tree removal/clearing violation notices.

• Answers tree removal and landscaping code questions for developers, contractors and the general public.

• Assists Chief Planners and other division staff in providing technical expertise.

• Presents to the Code Enforcement Board violations of tree removals, land clearing activities as well as landscape code violations where applicable.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture or closely related field. Or, an American Society of Horticulture Science (ASHS) Certified Horticulturist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or other equivalent certification and four (4) years of specified experience or American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLSA) Registered Landscape Architect license and four (4) years of specified experience.

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.

Ability to read professionally prepared landscape plans in relation to construction permits.