Employee-Owned Vegetation Management Forester (Field & GIS)

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting and work

Company-provided cell phone

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan with 15% discount

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe and reliable utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources.

You will inspect vegetation along rights-of-way, identify maintenance needs, and document field data using GIS and mobile technology. We offer a company vehicle for commuting and field work, a company-provided cell phone, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in varying terrain and weather.
• Ability to read GIS maps and spatial data.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile tech.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area.
• Knowledge of local tree species identification and growth patterns.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®; Forestry/Environmental degrees; utility vegetation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way.
• Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend treatment plans.
• Use GIS mapping and mobile tech to collect and document field data.
• Evaluate terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas.
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions.
• Help utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety.

Skills

Fieldwork

GIS maps

Communication

Teamwork

Mobile tech

Driver's license

4x4 vehicle travel

Tree species knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

ISA Certified Arborist

GIS software

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe and reliable utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources.

You will inspect vegetation along rights-of-way, identify maintenance needs, and document field data using GIS and mobile technology. We offer a company vehicle for commuting and field work, a company-provided cell phone, and comprehensive benefits.