Tree Arborist

We are looking for an experienced Tree Arborist to support an AI data annotation project focused on tree identification, tree health assessment, and forestry-related image review. This role is ideal for someone with deep field experience in arboriculture who can accurately evaluate tree species, structure, condition, and visible defects from images.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional arboriculture or forestry experience
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred or required
• Strong knowledge of tree species identification, tree structure, pruning standards, defects, disease, pests, and health indicators
• Experience assessing trees from images, field surveys, or inspection reports
• Ability to follow detailed annotation guidelines and provide clear reasoning for decisions
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Comfortable working remotely on a computer-based annotation platform
• Prior experience with tree risk assessment, municipal forestry, utility vegetation management, or urban forestry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review tree images and identify species or likely species groups
• Assess visible tree health, structural issues, defects, decay, canopy condition, and risk indicators
• Label and categorize trees based on project-specific guidelines
• Provide quality feedback on annotations completed by other reviewers
• Help refine taxonomy, labeling standards, and edge-case decisions
• Ensure high accuracy and consistency across all assigned tasks

Ideal Background

• ISA Certified Arborist
• Urban forestry, utility forestry, tree risk assessment, or municipal tree inspection experience
• Familiarity with common North American tree species
• Experience with tree inventories, field inspections, or arborist reports
• Strong written communication skills