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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Company vehicle/fuel card

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an energetic Consulting Utility Forester to perform identification, inspection and evaluation of trees along utility lines, and coordinate vegetation clearance crews.

The role calls for strong communication with clients, crews and stakeholders, plus independence to manage a geographic area. Minimum requirements include forestry or related degree or equivalent experience; ISA certification preferred; GIS and MS Office skills are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with GIS data collection software/hardware preferred
• Must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Able to manage a geographical area and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate vegetation clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate crew access with stakeholders and clients.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, crews, and customer representatives

Skills

Self-motivation

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Driver's license

MS Office proficiency

GIS experience

Education

Forestry/Natural Resources-related degree

High school diploma/GED + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

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; 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.

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.