Consulting Utility Forester | Oklahoma City, OK

ACRT, Inc.; Flynn (OK); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Vision

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

EAP

Company vehicle

Descripción de la vacante

ACRT, Inc. is hiring a Consulting Utility Forester in Oklahoma City, OK to inspect and evaluate trees along utility lines and coordinate line-clearance crews. The role supports OG&E contracts and requires outdoor work, strong communication, and independent field management.

Entry-level and seasoned forestry professionals are welcome; pay ranges from $20 to $27 per hour based on experience. Comprehensive benefits and a company vehicle are provided. Equal opportunity employer.

Formación

• 2- or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field, or HS diploma with 2 years in Utility Vegetation Management or related field.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred.
• GIS data collection experience preferred but not required.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented.
• Able to work independently and manage a geographic area.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Educación

Forestry/he horticulture/environmental science degree or HS diploma + 2 years experience

ISA Arborist certification (preferred)

Herramientas

GIS software

Descripción del empleo

Consulting Utility Forester | Oklahoma City, OK

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 OG&E.

• 2 or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, high school diploma/GED plus 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.) High School diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years UVM or related experience.
• Previous Vegetation management experience preferred
• ISA Arborist certification preferred
• 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
• 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
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

Full time Regular

Pay is $20 to $27 an hour, based on experience

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.