Consulting Utility Forester | Rapid City, SD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic forestry professionals to perform field inspections of trees along utility lines and provide clients with actionable recommendations. The role involves planning and directing tree clearance crews and negotiating access with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have forestry or related degrees, GIS/data collection experience, and strong communication skills. The position supports diverse field work across varied terrain and weather.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field, or equivalently two years of UVM experience with a HS diploma/GED.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• GIS data collection software/hardware experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Communication skills

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Driving

Education

Degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

GIS data collection software

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 fieldORhigh 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