Consulting Utility Forester - ESOP Growth & Company Vehicle

Sowela; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous PTO

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation for utility clients nationwide. The role is outdoors, requiring collaboration with property owners, contractors, and teams to ensure safe, sustainable practices.

Ideal candidates have forestry training or related experience, ISA credentials, and the ability to travel. The company emphasizes employee ownership, growth, and safety in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
• ISA Certified Arborist Certification.
• ISA Utility Specialist within 6 months.
• Commercial Pesticide Licensed within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience with GIS and data collection software.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Responsible for capital projects.
• Conduct regular safety audits.
• 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

Regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

English proficiency

Time management

Observation skills

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist Certification

Experience in UVM consulting (2+ yrs)

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation for utility clients nationwide. The role is outdoors, requiring collaboration with property owners, contractors, and teams to ensure safe, sustainable practices.

Ideal candidates have forestry training or related experience, ISA credentials, and the ability to travel. The company emphasizes employee ownership, growth, and safety in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.