Certified Arborist

The Village of North Chevy Chase is seeking the services of a certified arborist to support the municipality in maintaining the health of approximately 270 canopy and understory trees in the municipal right-of-way. The selected arborist will be responsible for tasks such as tree inventory and condition assessment, competitive bid for village tree care vendor, direct village's tree maintenance operations, recommend native tree replacements, develop and oversee tree protection plans, and help educate residents on village tree canopy restoration efforts. The contract would be for two years with three, one-year renewal options. • Key responsibilities include: • Support tree inventory and condition assessment • Evaluate trees for structural integrity, signs of disease, pest infestations, and other maintenance needs • Assist in updating and maintaining the Village's tree database with accurate species identification and condition data • Provide detailed maintenance recommendations for individual trees on a semi-annual basis • Prioritize work based on urgency and potential risk to public safety or infrastructure • Review and assess the quality and completeness of tree maintenance work performed by vendor(s) to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards • Assist in guiding and evaluating tree pruning and removal operations conducted by utility companies within the Village, as needed • Recommend appropriate native tree species for replacement of declining or hazardous trees and help to develop an approved tree species list • Identify gaps in Village tree canopy where new plantings would provide significant community benefits • Provide guidance on optimal planting locations and long-term care to promote sustainability and canopy health • Oversee selection and planting of new trees • Develop and oversee tree protection plans related to construction/infrastructure repair projects that could pose a potential risk to any canopy tree on the property in question • Monitor compliance with tree protection plans during project implementation • Evaluate private property tree removal applications and determine reasonable reforestation requirements, as appropriate • Attend monthly meetings of the Village Council to discuss ongoing tree planting and maintenance operations, when requested • Provide educational information to the Village community on tree care maintenance, as needed