Consulting Utility Forester - Tallahassee, FL

acrt; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Vacation

Holidays

401k

EAP

Company Vehicle/Gas Card

Boot Allowance

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic forestry professionals for a Consulting Utility Forester role in Florida. The position involves outdoor work identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines, and coordinating access with line crews and clients.

Ideal candidates hold a forestry or related degree (or equivalent experience) and can operate independently under varied weather. GIS and MS Office skills are beneficial for field data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2- or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field, or equivalently 2 years of utility vegetation management experience.
• Strong tree identification skills are required.
• ISA Arborist certification and applicator license are preferred.
• Ability to work independently in all weather conditions.
• Experience with utility vegetation management is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office; GIS data collection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tree ID skills

Independent work

GIS data collection

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Multi-tasking

Education

Forestry/Horticulture/Env Sci degree

High school diploma + 2 years related experience

Tools

GIS software

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; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma 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 of UVM or related experience.
• Strong tree ID skills required
• ISA Arborist and applicators license preferred
• Ability to work independently in all weather conditions
• Experience in utility vegetation management experience a plus
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred
• 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 skills
• Utility experience a plus
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card for work related and commuting purposes
• Boot Allowance Program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screen 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.