Contract Utility Forester | Roanoke, VA

ACRT; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

EAP

Company vehicle

Boot allowance

ESOP

Drug screening

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Contract Utility Foresters to perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees along utility lines and to coordinate line-clearance crews across Virginia.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with travel and fieldwork throughout the state. Ideal candidates have a forestry or related degree, or 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines and submit results with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned line-clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate crew access issues; liaise between clients, crews, and customer contacts.
• Travel throughout Virginia with occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Production oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Two- or four-year degree in forestry or related field

Experience in Utility Vegetation Management (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS data collection software

Job description

ACRT, Inc.

Full time Regular

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Contract 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 Contract Utility 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. Travel throughout Virginia with some overnight travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 year or 4 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.)
• Previous experience in Utility Vegetation Management 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

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.