Consulting Utility Forester | Leesburg, FL

ACRT Pacific; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vehicle/Gas Card

Boot Allowance

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT Services seeks energetic foresters for field-based roles performing identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees along utility lines. You will submit inspection results and recommendations to clients, and discuss access with line crews while coordinating with crews and customers.

Ideal candidates have a forestry-related degree, ISA Arborist certification preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR 4 years of related experience or ISA Arborist certification.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred.
• Strong tree identification skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

Tree ID

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

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; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 4 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.) or ISA Arborist certification.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred
• Strong tree ID skills required Ability to work independently in all weather conditions
• Experience in utility vegetation management experience a plus
• 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 skills
• Utility experience a plus
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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 & Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card for work related and commuting purposes
• Boot Allowance Program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screen 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 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. If that’s you, then we want to talk.

Accountability

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities