Entry-Level Field Forester: Outdoor Tree Inspection

ACRT Pacific; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic entry-level forestry professionals who enjoy working outdoors and want to gain forestry experience.

This full-time role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation or related fields. Responsibilities include patrolling for hazard trees, identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines, and submitting inspection results with recommendations to clients.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year related experience in green industry or a 2- or 4-year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Biology, Environmental studies or related field.
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates desired.
• Ability to work independently with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Ability to read and follow maps.
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Proficient use in Microsoft Office Programs.

Responsibilities

• Foresters patrol for hazard trees and perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.
• They assist in submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations.

Skills

Tree identification

Map reading

Communication skills

Independent work

Outdoor rugged terrain

Driver license

Education

A 2 or 4-year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Biology, Environmental studies or related field

1-year related experience in the green industry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic entry-level forestry professionals who enjoy working outdoors and want to gain forestry experience.

This full-time role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation or related fields. Responsibilities include patrolling for hazard trees, identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines, and submitting inspection results with recommendations to clients.