Consulting Utility Forester | Yarmouth, MA

ACRT; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester in Yarmouth, MA. This role is suitable for both entry-level and experienced professionals with a background in forestry or related fields. Responsibilities include evaluating vegetation along utility lines, coordinating tree clearance activities, and liaising with clients and crews. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Holidays

Company vehicle

Boot allowance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or 2 years experience in related field required.
• Competent computer skills and GIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.
• Plan and coordinate activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and tree crews.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

2 year degree in forestry

2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS integrated data collection software

Job description

Consulting Utility Forester | Yarmouth, MA

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ACRT, Inc.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 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.)
• 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
  
  
  

Pay is $19 to $31 an hour, based on experience

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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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