Senior Urban Forestry Consultant

With a legacy spanning over 15 years, Seattle Tree Care boasts a rich legacy of excellence and stands as the forefront provider of premier tree care services in the Seattle area. Our dedicated team, composed of over 40 passionate professionals, is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Seattle’s trees. Rooted in a foundation of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement, our collaborative work environment encourages innovation. Seattle Tree Care is expanding its regional presence and service offerings, presenting exciting opportunities for individuals eager to contribute to the vitality of Seattle’s urban forest. Join our dynamic team, where your dedication is valued, and experience a workplace that offers competitive wages, advancement possibilities, and a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

Job Summary:

The Senior Urban Forestry Consultant will lead a variety of complex consulting tasks daily, working in close collaboration with the sales and consulting team. This senior-level position requires a thorough understanding of municipal code, advanced project leadership, and team mentorship. Core priorities include leading field work and tree inventories, conducting tree risk assessments, advising on tree preservation strategies, preparing comprehensive written reports, liaising with clients, driving consulting and training sales, ensuring STC municipal regulation compliance, and demonstrating a high level of competency and adherence to ANSI Standards, ISA Best Management Practices and Code of Ethics, and company safety policies and procedures. This role is also expected to provide guidance and mentorship to junior consulting staff.

Responsibilities:

Lead client consultations across complex, multi-phase projects that may significantly impact trees and surrounding ecosystems
Prepare and review tree inventories, arborist reports, site maps, memos, and other written documentation as required for projects, permits, and record keeping
Correspond with clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors at a senior advisory level
Submit and manage tree permit applications and oversee process tracking
Serve as an internal subject matter expert on tree code, municipal regulations, and specific permit applications through ongoing research and engagement with municipal arborists
Conduct and oversee site monitoring for tree protection during construction or demolition
Lead complex tree risk assessments and quality-review assessments completed by junior staff
Manage large-scale and high-complexity arborist projects from initiation through completion
Develop and maintain long-term tree management plans for residential, municipal, and commercial clients
Mentor, train, and support junior consultants and field staff, contributing to team development and internal knowledge sharing
Drive performance of the consulting department and create timely and accurate invoices for delivery to clients
Assist leadership in developing departmental processes, standards, and best practices
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Formal education in arboriculture, urban forestry, biology, ecology, horticulture, environmental science, or an associated field; a Bachelor’s degree or higher is strongly preferred
Certified ISA Arborist with a minimum of 7–10 years of experience in arboriculture, urban forestry, or a closely related field such as construction, landscape architecture, or environmental consulting
Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) or Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) designation required
Tree Risk Assessor Qualification (TRAQ)
Demonstrated management or supervisory experience, including leading teams, mentoring staff, or managing multi-disciplinary projects
Proven experience in construction or a closely related industry — candidates from civil, landscape, or environmental construction backgrounds are encouraged to apply
In-depth practical knowledge of consulting arborist work including tree inventory, vegetation identification, arborist reports, integrated pest management, mitigation of construction interference, municipal by-laws and permit processes, and technical detailing
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to independently assess scope of work and coordinate across construction crews, municipal bodies, and consulting teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Professional appearance and ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and government stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PC computers
Current Driver’s License
Climbing experience is not required

Salary/rate range: $100,000+ DOE

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