Consulting Utility Forester | North Port, FL

ACRT Pacific; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance program

ESOP with vesting schedule

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester in North Port, FL to identify and inspect vegetation along utility lines, and to coordinate line-clearance crews. You will prepare client reports with recommendations and work with stakeholders to access work sites.

Required are a forestry-related degree or related experience, plus strong communication and organization skills. Travel and field work possible in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or related field.
• High school diploma plus two years of vegetation management experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of tree clearance crews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Education

Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry/Horticulture/Environmental Science

High school diploma/GED + two years UVM experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software/hardware

Job description

## Consulting Utility Forester | North Port, FLApply: North Port, FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R9495ACRT, Inc.Full time RegularACRT 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. Pay is $21 to $27 an hour based on experience and certifications.**Minimum Requirements:** * Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science or closely related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience. High School diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years related experience.* 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 skills* 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- 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)