Certified Arborist/Natural Resources Specialist

~ On November 1, 1981, a small start-up called Allee King Rosen & Fleming opened for business in a loft on West 25th Street in Manhattan. As one of a very few companies specializing in environmental impact statements, the firm (now AKRF) quickly established itself as a leader in the field. ~

As the environmental review process expanded in the 1980s and 1990s, requiring more rigorous evaluation in a broader range of technical areas, AKRF expanded with it. AKRF's staff increased to include specialists in all the technical areas required under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), as well as evolving new practice areas.

Over the years, AKRF has expanded from its New York City office and opened regional offices in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Baltimore/Washington, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. These offices offer the firm’s full range of environmental, planning, and engineering services while meeting the special needs of their local markets.

Thanks to the talent and commitment of our staff, AKRF has grown into a highly respected multi-disciplinary firm with five offices. All of our practice areas and offices are unified by the firm’s unmatched expertise in federal, state, and local environmental regulations, our strategic problem-solving ability, and our commitment to client satisfaction.

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Position Overview

AKRF, Inc. seeks Certified Arborist/Natural Resources specialist. Position available in New York City or White Plains, NY.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Tree inventories, tree permitting, tree protection plans, and construction support;
• Wildlife and vegetation surveys, data analysis and report preparation;
• Wetland delineations (identification of soils, hydrology and plant indicators) and wetland mapping using handheld GPS;
• Threatened or endangered plant surveys;
• Preparation of natural resources analyses in support of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs); and
• Preparation of USCG, USACE, and NYSDEC permit applications.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Arborist (CA) license;
• A master’s degree and strong skills with respect to plant ecology, wetlands ecology, riparian ecology, conservation biology, or related science;
• 2 to 6 years of experience conducting natural resource field surveys, including vegetation identification/surveys, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, wildlife surveys;
• Experience in conducting tree inventories using CTLA or NYC Parks Tree Valuation Protocols, tree protection plans, tree work permitting, and construction support;
• Experience in applying for environmental permits and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements;
• Ability to exhibit competent understanding of Federal and State environmental laws and regulations;
• Strong plant identification skills - knowledge of special status plant species of New York State;
• Ability to conduct field work under a variety of conditions;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem-solution skills and detail oriented and resourcefulness traits; and
• Eagerness to demonstrate strong team work, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Compensation: Casual, friendly, but hardworking environment. Excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. 

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Please put "Certified Arborist/Natural Resources Specialist – NYC / WP" in the subject line.

~ AKRF, Inc. enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. ~