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Field Arborist - Environmental Scientist

Employer
AECOM
Location
New York City, New York, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 21, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Energy
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
AECOM' s New York City Environmental Group is seeking entry-level Field Arborists for full-time employment in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, NY.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what's possible - the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustainingand disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
  • Fortune 's World's Most Admired Companies - 2014-2020
  • #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record 's 2019 "Top 500 Design Firms" and #1 2019 "Top 200 Environmental Firms"
  • VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
  • Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019

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With world class technical expertise, leading edge technology and innovative project delivery capability around the world, AECOM's global environmental practice helps industry and government meet their business goals - to achieve compliance, reduce or eliminate risks and manage impacts. We provide advisory and technical services to help clients cleanup and close contaminated sites and surplus operational facilities and restore them for reuse, plan and permit new facilities, address critical climate change issues, restore habitats and water quality, protect natural and cultural resources, maintain compliance, and cost effectively manage residuals and wastes.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Documenting all phases of construction in and around city-owned trees and green infrastructure.
  • Provide oversight for excavation of sidewalk, installation of utility lines, and installation of new sidewalk around trees and green infrastructure in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, NY.

As per the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYCDPR) regulations, ISA Certified Arborist is needed to:
  • Identify all NYCDPR jurisdictional trees within the construction and impact footprint
  • Obtain a NYCDPR Tree Permit;
  • Document all phases of construction in and around NYCDPR jurisdictional trees
  • Provide oversight for all excavation of sidewalks, installation of gas lines, and/or installation of new sidewalk that may impact NYCDPR-owned trees

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in natural resources sciences (e.g., biology, etc.), natural resource management, or environmental science
  • Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security pre-employment background check; many projects/ clients are security sensitive and require periodic post-employment background checks
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, personal vehicle, and the ability to navigate to and through Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, NY
  • Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in indoor and outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dusts, and noise. Position requires frequent standing/walking, operation of vehicles, work in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment; occasionally power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), working alone in isolated/remote areas, and performing keyboard/mouse operations. Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/boots, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, and high visibility vest.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A current Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture is highly preferred.
  • The ideal candidate would have at least one year of relevant work experience with natural resources, arborist-landscaping, and/or construction oversight.
  • Excellent business writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, as well as the ability to multitask and work within deadlines.

Additional Information:
  • No relocation assistance provided
  • No sponsorship provided

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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