Consulting Utility Forester
The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Job summary
Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe utility infrastructure and protect natural resources. You will conduct field inspections, interpret GIS data, and collaborate with project teams to implement vegetation solutions.
The role offers on-site work in Farmville, VA, with opportunities to grow professionally, participate in training through the Davey Institute of Tree Science, and advance within a leading employee-owned company.
Qualifications
- Passion for outdoors in varying terrain and weather
- Ability to read GIS maps and spatial data
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Organized and detail-oriented; comfortable using mobile tech
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within service area
- Knowledge of local tree species identification and growth patterns
- ISA Arborist certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct vegetation inspections along utility rights-of-way
- Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend treatments
- Support Integrated Vegetation Management and environmental projects
- Use GIS mapping and mobile tech to document field data
- Evaluate terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas
- Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field crews
- Help utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and safety
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Job description
Build Your Career Outdoors with an Employee-Owned Industry Leader! Take ownership of your future with one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation. At Davey Resource Group, our employees are owners, innovators, and environmental stewards working together to protect critical infrastructure and natural resources.
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Farmville, VA
Additional Locations: Farmville, VA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 228304
Build Your Career Outdoors with an Employee-Owned Industry Leader! Take ownership of your future with one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation. At Davey Resource Group, our employees are owners, innovators, and environmental stewards working together to protect critical infrastructure and natural resources. Davey Resource Group combines cutting-edge technology with field expertise to support major electric utilities in delivering safe, reliable power while protecting ecosystems. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and making a real impact, this is the opportunity to grow your career.
As a Vegetation Management professional, you will play a key role in maintaining safe and reliable utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources.
- Conducting vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way
- Identifying tree and brush management needs and recommending treatment plans
- Supporting Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) and environmental projects
- Using GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect and document field data
- Evaluating terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas
- Collaborating with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions
- Helping utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety
We’re seeking motivated professionals who enjoy fieldwork, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
- Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
- Ability to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area
- Knowledge of or ability to learn local tree species identification and growth patterns
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field
- Utility vegetation management or right-of-way experience
- ISA Certified Arborist®
Leadership experience and a desire for career advancement are strongly encouraged.
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Davey provides a supportive environment where employees can grow professionally while enjoying outstanding benefits.
- $22 - 27 per hour based on experience, education, and certifications
- Company vehicle for commuting and field work
- Company-provided cell phone
- Industry-leading training through the Davey Institute of Tree Science
- Mentorship from experienced forestry and vegetation management professionals
- Clear career pathways for advancement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% stock discount
- Employee referral bonus program
- Educational scholarship program for employees and their families
- Charitable gift matching
- Discounts on Davey services and select products (including vehicle and cell phone programs)
Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree Expert Company, is a national leader in natural resource consulting, environmental services, and utility vegetation management. Our teams include arborists, foresters, horticulturists, and environmental professionals committed to protecting the landscapes where we live and work.
- Passionate about the outdoors
- Curious and eager to learn
- Team-oriented and solutions-focused
- Motivated to build a long-term career
Multiple full-time positions are available including entry-level, specialized project roles, and leadership opportunities.
At Davey, our work is guided by six core values:
Safety / Integrity / Expertise / Leadership / Stewardship / Perseverance
Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana), background check, and Social Security verification are required.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%
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