Consulting Utility Forester

Jobtailor; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a vegetation management professional to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines in Casper, Wyoming. You will plan, direct, and coordinate line-clearance crews and act as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers.

You will submit inspection results with recommendations, manage a geographical area for vegetation activities, discuss access issues, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field in lieu of a degree
• High school diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years UVM experience
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist/TRAQ/ISA Utility Specialist preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
• Self-motivated, organized, and production oriented
• Comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules, including nights and weekends as needed
• Valid driver's license required
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

Responsibilities

• Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
• Manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities

Skills

Vegetation management

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Forestry degree

High school diploma with experience

Tools

GIS software

Data collection software

Job description

• Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines


• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations


• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews


• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues


• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers


• Manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities

Requirements

• 2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR high school diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field in lieu of a degree


• High school diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years UVM experience


• Vegetation management experience preferred


• ISA Certified Arborist/TRAQ/ISA Utility Specialist preferred


• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite


• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required


• Self-motivated, organized, and production oriented


• Comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities


• Ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required


• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules, including nights and weekends as needed


• Valid driver's license required


• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Vegetation Management and tree inspection, with strong communication and organizational skills to effectively coordinate activities among clients, tree crews, and stakeholders. Proficient in managing geographical areas for vegetation-related activities while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vegetation Management Experience


• ISA Certified Arborist


• GIS Integrated Data Collection


• Microsoft Office Suite


• Strong Verbal And Written Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tree Inspection


• Tree Clearance Coordination


• Vegetation Evaluation


• Utility Vegetation Management


• Geographical Area Management
  

Soft Skills

• Self-Motivated


• Organized


• Interpersonal Skills


• Multi-Tasking


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist


• TRAQ


• ISA Utility Specialist

Industry Keywords

• Utility Lines


• Line-Clearance Crew


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Environmental Science


• Horticulture

Tools & Technologies

• GIS Software


• Microsoft Office Suite