Arborist - Disaster Recovery & Damage Assessment

### Position Overview We are seeking **experienced ISA Certified Arborists** for immediate deployment to support **wildfire response and disaster recovery efforts in the Spokane, Washington area**. Arborists will assist with field assessments of trees and vegetation impacted by wildfire conditions, identifying hazards, documenting damage, and supporting safe access and recovery operations. This is a field-based position requiring strong knowledge of tree assessment, hazard identification, and accurate field documentation. * Conduct field assessments of trees and vegetation affected by wildfire and disaster conditions * Identify potentially hazardous, damaged, unstable, or compromised trees * Evaluate tree conditions and document findings * Measure tree diameter/DBH and collect accurate field data * Use GPS and mapping technology to document tree locations and assessment areas * Utilize laser rangefinders and other field equipment to obtain measurements * Photograph and document site conditions and tree damage * Identify hazards and communicate findings to project leadership * Assist with prioritizing trees or areas requiring further evaluation, mitigation, or removal * Follow all HAZWOPER, site safety, respiratory protection, and PPE requirements * Maintain accurate field notes, measurements, maps, and assessment records * Work safely around wildfire-affected structures, vegetation, debris, and other potential hazards * Coordinate with other field personnel, safety staff, and project management as needed ### Work Environment This is a **field-based wildfire response position**. Work may involve exposure to: * Wildfire-affected areas * Burned and damaged vegetation * Unstable trees and limbs * Debris and uneven terrain * Dust, smoke, and potentially contaminated environments * Damaged structures and infrastructure * Other hazards associated with disaster recovery operations Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in changing conditions and following strict safety protocols. ### Deployment Requirements **Candidates must be ready for immediate deployment to Spokane, Washington.** Due to the emergency-response nature of the project, candidates should be prepared to mobilize quickly and work according to project and site requirements. * **ISA Certification** required * **40-Hour HAZWOPER** certification required * **8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher** required if the 40-hour HAZWOPER certification was **not completed within the past 12 months** * **Bloodborne Pathogens** training required * **First Aid/CPR** certification required * **Current medical clearance from a physician/medical provider** required * Must be able to **successfully pass a respiratory fit test** * Must have and be prepared to use required **PPE** * Previous wildfire, disaster response, emergency response, or hazardous-site experience strongly preferred * Ability to work safely in outdoor, potentially hazardous environments * Ability to work extended hours and varying schedules based on project needs * Must be physically capable of performing field inspections and walking through potentially uneven, debris-filled, or hazardous areas ### Required Personal Equipment & Field Tools Candidates must provide their own appropriate **personal field equipment and tools**, including: * Personal PPE appropriate for the work environment * Field assessment tools * **GPS tracking/mapping device** * **Laser rangefinder** * **Tree/DBH diameter tape** * Other standard arborist field equipment necessary to safely and accurately perform tree assessments ### Required Documentation Candidates must be able to provide proof of: * ISA Certification * 40-Hour HAZWOPER * 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher, when applicable * Bloodborne Pathogens training * First Aid/CPR * Medical clearance * Respiratory fit-test clearance * Any other required safety training or credentials **Wildfire/disaster response experience is highly preferred.**