Consulting Utility Forester | Vero Beach, FL

ACRT Pacific; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

ESOP

Company vehicle

Boot allowance

EAP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester in Vero Beach, FL to inspect and evaluate trees along utility lines and coordinate vegetation clearance crews.

You will submit results with actionable recommendations and liaise with clients, crews, and customers in a production-driven environment. Ideal candidates have a forestry background, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a geographic area while adapting to varied terrain and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Two-year forestry degree or related field, or HS diploma with two years UVM experience.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent with Microsoft Office; GIS experience is a plus.

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 line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
• Maintain safety and efficiency in varied terrain and weather.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Two-year forestry degree or related field

High school diploma/GED plus two years UVM experience

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Consulting Utility Forester | Vero Beach, FLApply: Vero Beach, FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R9494ACRT, Inc.Full time RegularACRT 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.**Minimum Requirements:*** Two-year forestry degree or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience. High school diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years related experience.* 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 skills* 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- 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