ARBORIST (SR-22) [1 vacancy]

ARBORIST (SR-22) [1 vacancy]

Salary: $5,369.00 - $6,283.00 Monthly

Location: Oahu, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 247256

Department: Department of Parks & Recreation

Division: Division of Urban Forestry

Opening Date: 02/20/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits:

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• Help protect and care for Honolulus urban forest through expert arboriculture.
• The Department of Parks and Recreation, Urban Forestry Division, Horticulture Services Branch, is hiring an Arborist in Honolulu.
• This position plans, coordinates, and oversees arboricultural activities involving the care, maintenance, and safety of trees and palms within City parks, streets, and landscaped areas, while serving as a technical resource in arboriculture.

What You Will Do:

Plan, direct, and coordinate arboricultural programs for trees and palms within the Citys maintenance jurisdiction. Administer and inspect tree pruning and palm trimming contracts, including monitoring contractor performance and compliance. Identify, monitor, and manage the cultural, health, and safety of trees and palms. Investigate public inquiries, complaints, incidents, and claims related to trees and palms and prepare written reports. Review plans and coordinate with City departments and contractors on projects affecting trees and palms. Climb trees to inspect, prune, and treat trees, including the application of pesticides and herbicides as required. Coordinate and implement safety and hazard programs related to arboricultural operations. Research arboricultural practices and conduct or participate in training, seminars, and in-service programs.

Special Working Conditions:

• Work schedule: M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• May be required to work after hours, on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires climbing trees using ropes and saddles and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Responds to emergency tree-related incidents, including work performed:
• in extreme or inclement weather
• near fallen trees, damaged electrical lines, or poor visibility conditions
• in traffic areas or off-road locations
• Serves as Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Actual Salary:

• Will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits, including:

• Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)

• Comprehensive health coverage

• Retirement plan

• Career development

• Much more!

• View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply Today:

• Take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• Select the statement that best describes your education:
• I do not have a degree and I do not have education or training equivalent to a major in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• I have some coursework or training related to horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field, but not enough to be substantially equivalent to a degree.
• I have a degree with major work in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• I have a combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent to a major in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
• Describe in detail your experience performing progressively responsible work in arboriculture, horticulture, or landscape architecture.
• Your response must include:
• The type of arboricultural, horticultural, or landscape architectural work performed.
• Your experience researching and applying technical knowledge in the field.
• Indicate which position within your Work Experience section you are referencing.
• If you do not provide enough detail to verify your experience, your application may be considered incomplete.
• If you do not have experience in this area, answer with "N/A"

Field Skills Experienced:

• Do you have training or experience in climbing trees using climbing saddles, safety ropes, and appropriate tools?
• Yes
• No

Employer:

• City and County of Honolulu
• Address: 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
• Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
• Phone: (808) 768-8536
• Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/