Consulting Utility Forester | Kokomo, IN

ACRT Pacific; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks an experienced Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors in Indiana. You will identify and evaluate trees along utility lines, submit findings to clients, and coordinate line-clearance crews.

The role requires strong communication, GIS familiarity, and the ability to manage field operations across a geographic area. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with ESOP options.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in vegetation management is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan and coordinate activities of line-clearance crews.
• Liaise between clients, crews, and customer stakeholders.
• Discuss and negotiate access issues for line-clearance work.

Skills

Forestry degree

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Communication skills

Driver's license

Vegetation management

Education

Two- or four-year forestry degree

Environmental science background

Tools

GIS software

Job description

ACRT, Inc.Full time RegularACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for 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.Minimum Requirements:Two or four year forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources degree or related field OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM experiencePrevious Vegetation management experience preferredCompetent computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteExperience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not requiredCandidate must be self-motivated, organized, production orientedCandidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activitiesCandidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skillsMust demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skillsMulti-tasking and strong time management skills requiredAbility to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)Valid driver's license requiredISA Arborist certification preferredAdditional Information:MedicalDentalVisionGroup life insuranceOptional life insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityVacationHolidays401(k)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposesBoot allowance programESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedulePre-employment drug screening and background check requiredWe 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.