Consulting Utility Forester

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field-oriented forestry professional to manage pruning and removals, inventories, and hazard assessments for utility line clearance. You will plan contractor work, collect data on species and distances from conductors, and ensure accurate reporting across databases.

The role requires map navigation skills, strong communication, and the ability to work in rugged terrain and weather, with a clean driving record and opportunity to pursue ISA certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field or experience in utility line clearance.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data; including tree species, size, and distance from conductors.
• Validate data across various database systems to ensure reporting is accurate.
• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site.
• Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.

Skills

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Independent work

Map navigation

Education

Forestry degree or related field

Experience in utility line clearance

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals
• Conduct tree and brush inventories
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations
• Plan work for tree contractors
• Gather and manage field data; including tree species, size, and distance from conductors
• Validate data across various database systems to ensure reporting is accurate
• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site
• Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion

Requirements

• Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance
• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates
• Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills a priority
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Proficient in map navigation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)