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Field Arborist

International Society of Arboriculture, Boise, ID, United States


Overview

Field Arborist

– Boise, Idaho. Salary: Not specified. Bring your arboriculture expertise to the City of Boise and play a key role in maintaining and protecting our growing urban forest. Location:

Boise, Idaho Salary:

Not specified Responsibilities

The City of Boise is seeking a skilled

Field Arborist

to help manage and protect Boise’s growing urban forest. This position performs advanced tree care and arboricultural work, including pruning, removal, planting, and hazard mitigation for trees located in public rights-of-way and on City-owned and maintained properties. The Arborist uses professional arboriculture practices and standards to assess tree health, identify structural defects and risk factors, and address hazardous conditions to protect public safety and infrastructure. This role operates and maintains a variety of specialized tree care equipment, including aerial lift devices, chainsaws, chippers, and other arborist tools. Arborists in this role also respond to 24-hour emergency callouts, assisting with storm response and urgent tree hazards throughout the community. Working under general supervision, this position requires sound judgment, strong technical tree care skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and sustainable urban canopy.

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