Rincon Consultants, Inc
Senior Arborist / Urban Forester
Rincon Consultants, Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Rincon Consultants is seeking a
Senior Arborist / Urban Forester
to serve in a leadership role within our Natural Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned arboriculture and/or urban forestry professional to shape and lead complex projects across California. You’ll provide strategic guidance to clients on protected tree regulations, field assessments, and mitigation planning—while
mentoring staff and ensuring the technical excellence of Rincon’s arborist services . This position includes a mix of office work and fieldwork and may involve periodic travel to project sites. The ideal candidate is confident managing complex urban forestry tasks, writing high-quality reports, and mentoring staff at a senior leadership level. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The ideal candidate will be based in or near our
Ventura
office. Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Work and Project Management Plan, conduct and review tree surveys, appraisals, and tree protection/replacement plans for CEQA and ordinance compliance. Oversee and perform tree risk assessments following ISA and industry standards. Lead and monitor oak and mitigation tree planting efforts, including reporting and compliance documentation. Prepare and implement Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs) and support clients with tree policy and ordinance development, interpretation, and policy/compliance guidance. Perform tree impact analyses, pest and disease identification, sampling, and provide treatment recommendations. Manage field teams conducting GIS- and GPS-based tree inventories, using platforms like ArborPro, iTree, and ArcGIS. Coordinate with local and state agency staff, city/county arborists, contractors, tree commissions, advisory boards, and clients to guide project implementation and approvals. Provide technical oversight on tree-related deliverables prepared by Rincon’s urban forestry staff and arborists as well as peer reviews. Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects. Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution. Business Development and Leadership Lead urban forestry business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client outreach. Provide strategic guidance on community education and engagement for urban forestry. Integrate urban forestry into sustainability and resilience planning efforts (e.g., climate adaptation, carbon sequestration, heat mitigation). Research and track grant programs and align funding opportunities with urban forestry goals such as canopy expansion, climate resilience, or environmental justice. Support wildfire resilience services by integrating resilience goals and regulation compliance into urban forestry work. Align urban forest strategies with parks and open space system planning. This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following: A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in arboriculture, urban forestry, or a related consulting role. Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality tree inventories, UFMPs, risk assessments, and consulting reports. Familiarity with tree ordinance compliance, CEQA, and mitigation strategy development. Proficiency in tree data collection tools, GIS applications, and strong technical writing skills. Ability to lead teams in the field and office, coordinate with external stakeholders, and manage competing priorities across multiple projects. Qualifications/Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist (current license required) ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (desired) ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist (desired) ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (current qualification required)
About Rincon
Rincon Consultants is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 500+ associates in 13 offices are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. Compensation: The base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000–$154,000, plus a generous benefits program. The base pay offered will reflect internal equity and may vary based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: Rincon offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package including health benefits, life and long-term disability insurance, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, and bonus opportunities. We also offer professional development, mentoring, Volunteer Pay for a Day, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and more. Other: Employment is subject to pre-employment drug screening; federal project assignments may require additional drug testing. EEO statement: Rincon Consultants, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.
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Rincon Consultants is seeking a
Senior Arborist / Urban Forester
to serve in a leadership role within our Natural Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned arboriculture and/or urban forestry professional to shape and lead complex projects across California. You’ll provide strategic guidance to clients on protected tree regulations, field assessments, and mitigation planning—while
mentoring staff and ensuring the technical excellence of Rincon’s arborist services . This position includes a mix of office work and fieldwork and may involve periodic travel to project sites. The ideal candidate is confident managing complex urban forestry tasks, writing high-quality reports, and mentoring staff at a senior leadership level. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The ideal candidate will be based in or near our
Ventura
office. Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Work and Project Management Plan, conduct and review tree surveys, appraisals, and tree protection/replacement plans for CEQA and ordinance compliance. Oversee and perform tree risk assessments following ISA and industry standards. Lead and monitor oak and mitigation tree planting efforts, including reporting and compliance documentation. Prepare and implement Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs) and support clients with tree policy and ordinance development, interpretation, and policy/compliance guidance. Perform tree impact analyses, pest and disease identification, sampling, and provide treatment recommendations. Manage field teams conducting GIS- and GPS-based tree inventories, using platforms like ArborPro, iTree, and ArcGIS. Coordinate with local and state agency staff, city/county arborists, contractors, tree commissions, advisory boards, and clients to guide project implementation and approvals. Provide technical oversight on tree-related deliverables prepared by Rincon’s urban forestry staff and arborists as well as peer reviews. Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects. Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution. Business Development and Leadership Lead urban forestry business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client outreach. Provide strategic guidance on community education and engagement for urban forestry. Integrate urban forestry into sustainability and resilience planning efforts (e.g., climate adaptation, carbon sequestration, heat mitigation). Research and track grant programs and align funding opportunities with urban forestry goals such as canopy expansion, climate resilience, or environmental justice. Support wildfire resilience services by integrating resilience goals and regulation compliance into urban forestry work. Align urban forest strategies with parks and open space system planning. This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following: A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in arboriculture, urban forestry, or a related consulting role. Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality tree inventories, UFMPs, risk assessments, and consulting reports. Familiarity with tree ordinance compliance, CEQA, and mitigation strategy development. Proficiency in tree data collection tools, GIS applications, and strong technical writing skills. Ability to lead teams in the field and office, coordinate with external stakeholders, and manage competing priorities across multiple projects. Qualifications/Certifications
ISA Certified Arborist (current license required) ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (desired) ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist (desired) ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (current qualification required)
About Rincon
Rincon Consultants is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 500+ associates in 13 offices are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. Compensation: The base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000–$154,000, plus a generous benefits program. The base pay offered will reflect internal equity and may vary based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: Rincon offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package including health benefits, life and long-term disability insurance, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, and bonus opportunities. We also offer professional development, mentoring, Volunteer Pay for a Day, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and more. Other: Employment is subject to pre-employment drug screening; federal project assignments may require additional drug testing. EEO statement: Rincon Consultants, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.
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