Consulting Utility Forester | Denver, CO

ACRT Pacific; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company vehicle

Boot allowance

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Consulting Utility Forester to inspect and evaluate trees along utility lines, report findings with recommendations, and coordinate vegetation clearance crews in the Denver metro area for Xcel Energy projects.

Ideal candidates have a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, with ISA/TRAQ certifications preferred, GIS and MS Office skills, and strong communication abilities for coordination across stakeholders and field teams.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in forestry, horticulture, or environmental science.
• ISA Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, and/or TRAQ certifications preferred.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent with Microsoft Office; GIS data collection experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently across a geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate vegetation clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate crew access with stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between clients, crews, and customer operations.

Skills

ISA Arborist

ISA Utility Specialist

TRAQ certification

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Two-year degree in forestry

Tools

GIS software

Job description

ACRT, Inc. Full time Regular ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. Our Foresters 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. This position specifically will be contracting for Xcel Energy as a new construction vegetation planner in the Denver metro area.

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.

Salary Range Transparency

For applicants residing in Colorado, the salary range for this role is from $25.50 min to $29.50 max.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
• ISA Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist and/or TRAQ certifications strongly preferred
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skill
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
• Valid driver's license required

Additional Information:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
• Boot allowance program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT, Inc.

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world.

Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things

Mission: To engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities.

Vision: To be the leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space.

ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture.

If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, you may submit your request by calling 800.622.2562.

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