Consulting Utility Forester — Outdoor Impact & Data-Driven

Eocene Environmental Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking Consulting Utility Foresters to protect people, power, and the planet while working in diverse landscapes.

Your office will be the great outdoors as you collaborate with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe and sustainable vegetation management practices. As an employee-owned company, we value integrity, safety, and continuous growth, with opportunities for certifications and professional development across nationwide

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in map navigation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus).

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• 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‑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

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time mgmt

English language skills

Microsoft Office

GIS knowledge

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking Consulting Utility Foresters to protect people, power, and the planet while working in diverse landscapes.

Your office will be the great outdoors as you collaborate with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe and sustainable vegetation management practices. As an employee-owned company, we value integrity, safety, and continuous growth, with opportunities for certifications and professional development across nationwide