Consulting Utility Forester - Rapid City, SD

acrt; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Holidays

Company vehicle

Boot allowance

ESOP

EAP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Full-time vegetation specialist to perform field vegetation management across a defined geographic area. The role requires self-motivation, robust time management, and strong communication with utility customers and vendors.

A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates should be comfortable in varied terrain and weather conditions. The position offers benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and PTO, and a

Qualifications

• Requires 2- or 4-year degree in forestry, biology, natural resources, environmental science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• ISA Arborist cert preferred; vegetation management exp preferred.
• Proficient with GIS data collection tools and MS Office; able to work independently in field settings.

Skills

GIS data collection

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field

High school diploma/GED + 2 years UVM experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc.

Full time Regular

Colorado Salary Range Disclaimer

This position has a salary range of $22.00 to $30.00 an hour. Actual salaries will vary within the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, performance, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. In addition, ACRT provides a variety of benefits to employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Minimum Requirements:

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience.
• High school diploma/GED requirement can waived with 5 years related experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred
• 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 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)
• Able to sit for prolonged periods of time as our employees could spend extended time driving and/or in meetings/trainings
• 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)

Company: ACRT, Inc.