Certified Arborist

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Certified Arborist to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia. The Certified Arborist will be responsible for maintaining improved grounds, ensuring a neat, well-kept, and healthy appearance throughout the assigned areas while adhering to DoD regulations and landscaping service standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain improved grounds, including prestige areas, POL areas, tanks, fence lines, pipelines, and berms, ensuring all areas meet Service Level Standards specified in J-1503050-06.
• Conduct trimming and pruning of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and plants in a manner that promotes their health, longevity, and aesthetic appearance.
• Trim and maintain vegetation within and adjacent to objects located within lawn or field areas, including but not limited to fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sidewalks, parking lots and structures, building perimeters, power poles, guy wires, and valve boxes/hand holes.
• Perform assessments to diagnose tree and plant health concerns, including the identification of pests, diseases, and environmental factors affecting vegetation.
• Recommend and execute appropriate treatments for disease prevention, pests, or nutrient deficiencies in plants and trees, including proper fertilization, pruning, and irrigation practices.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, pruners, shears, stump grinders, and other landscaping tools and machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards, including the safe use of equipment and disposal of green waste and debris.
• Collaborate with grounds maintenance personnel to coordinate landscaping and maintenance schedules effectively.
• Document and report maintenance activities and inspections for trees, vegetation, and landscaped areas as required by contract specifications.
• Maintain communication and coordinate work with local facility management, utilities, and project stakeholders.
• Provide emergency support for storm damage, fallen trees, or other vegetation-related incidents to ensure safety within the managed grounds.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification as an Arborist (ISA Certified Arborist®) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or equivalent qualification.
• 2-4 years of experience in arboriculture or grounds maintenance, including tree health assessment, trimming, and pest/disease management.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining landscaping and tree care equipment, including chainsaws, pruning tools, stump grinders, and similar machinery.
• Knowledge of vegetation species, pruning techniques, disease diagnostics, and treatment best practices.
• Understanding and adherence to landscaping and safety standards relevant to DoD operations, as outlined in applicable guidelines.
• Ability to identify and maintain vegetation in and around various objects, such as fence lines, pipelines, buildings, and structures.
• Physical ability to handle outdoor maintenance tasks, including working at heights and lifting heavy objects, in a range of environmental conditions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to maintain documentation and coordinate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Experience providing landscaping and arborist services within government or military facilities.
• Advanced certifications such as the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) or similar.
• Knowledge and experience working with Service Level Standards, specifically J-1503050-06 for improved grounds maintenance.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and safety procedures such as OSHA or DoD landscaping standards.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail when diagnosing and managing plant health.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.