ARBORIST - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to oversee, review, implement and enforce the County's Tree Protection Ordinance. Responsibilities include investigating suspected violations, evaluating protection plans submitted by architects and engineers, evaluating rezoning requests, inspecting development/construction projects for compliance with approved plans, inspecting removal and relocation of trees; developing educational programs, serving as technical resource on tree preservation and related issues, and performing other work related to landscaping. Reports to the Planning & Zoning Administrator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other dudes may be required and assigned.

Provides direction, guidance and assistance to land disturbance/erosion control inspectors or other employees; coordinates work activities; organizes and prioritizes workload; makes work assignments; monitors status of work and inspects completed work; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.

Oversee review, implementation and enforcement of the County's Tree Protection Ordinance.

Attends applicable meetings when the free ordinances have been violated, and functions as an expert witness.

Receives and responds to nuisance tree calls and other free related calls from citizens. Participates on interview panels.

Reviews site plans received within the Community Development Department and issues permits for tree removal; require replacements and protection of existing trees.

Prepares Code Cases to remove hazardous trees, from property of an indigent or absentee owner, threatening any right of way. Works with developers, architects, engineers, and contractors regardi...