Deadline: Open until filled.
Casey Trees is working in partnership with the District's Department of Environment on the implementation of a new environmental initiative, RiverSmart Homes. District residents who enroll in the RiverSmart Homes program are eligible for a stormwater audit, where various river-friendly landscaping techniques are prescribed to reduce erosion and stormwater flows. DC DOE refers homeowners interested in tree planting to the Casey Trees arborist-auditor who evaluates those homeowners' properties for tree planting opportunities. Eligible homeowners pay a nominal co-pay for any tree to be planted by Casey Trees. The Casey Trees arborist-auditor will coordinate all aspects of this tree planting effort.
Responsibilities include:
* Learn Casey Trees "Right Tree, Right Place" methodology
* Learn DC DOE's stormwater auditing procedures
* Coordinate with DC DOE personnel to receive audit results of qualified homeowners and review completed DOE stormwater audits
* Schedule appointments with homeowners to visit property, advise on location and species of tree(s) to be planted, and confirm and schedule tree planting
* Collect signed liability waiver, signed maintenance agreement, $50 co-pays from homeowners
* Coordinate tree species list and tree planting scheduling with Director of Tree Planting and Urban Forestry Manager
* Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary to meet appointments with homeowners
* Track all tree plantings w/Tablet PC in GIS
* Perform follow up with all homeowners receiving trees
* Perform all documentation and reporting as required by DOE
* Assist as schedule permits with all other aspects of field operations and logistics for tree planting and tree care programs including tree and materials deliveries, un/loading, delivering, site prep, planting, mulching, watering, pruning
* Teach TreeScape Design Workshops
* Other assignments and tasks as required
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor degree in arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry, landscape architecture or related field, and two or more years of experience.
* ISA certification preferred
* Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and familiarity and ability to navigate around DC a must
* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
* Experience with residential landscape design and tree planting a must
* Experience with customer service, sales preferred
* Ability to manage multiple appointments and clients in a fast-paced non-profit environment
* An interest in and commitment to urban conservation and community forestry activities
* Proficiency with MS Office including MS Outlook and MS Excel required
POSITION DURATION AND COMPENSATION
This is a grant-funded, term-limited, full time appointment starting on or after January 15 2010, through December 31st, 2011, for a minimum of 40 hours per week, $21.63 per hour, with full benefits and paid holidays. This position is funded through a grant with DC Department of Environment paid for by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
REPORTS TO: Director of Tree Planting
The mission of Casey Trees is to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the Nation's Capital. Casey Trees is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TO APPLY:
Please send letter of interest, resume, available start date, and contact information for three references to:
Jim Woodworth, Director of Tree Planting
Casey Trees 1123 11th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Email: jwoodworth@caseytrees.org
(please put "Arborist-Auditor" as subject of email)
Fax: 202.833.4092
Prefer no telephone inquires
