Field-Based Utility Forester – Grow Your Career Outdoors

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development

Company vehicle

PTO & holidays

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester to perform field-based vegetation management for utility clients, ensuring safe and compliant work near power lines.

You will conduct inventories, inspections, and planning for contractors, while maintaining accurate field data and collaborating with stakeholders under an ESOP-friendly culture. This role requires outdoor work in varied terrain and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field required.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months of job offer requested.
• Experience with GIS and data collection software is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel to field sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Perform hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Engage with property owners and public agencies.
• Maintain field data accuracy across databases.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Tree identification

GIS experience

Map navigation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Outdoor field work

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months

Tools

GIS

Data collection software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester to perform field-based vegetation management for utility clients, ensuring safe and compliant work near power lines.

You will conduct inventories, inspections, and planning for contractors, while maintaining accurate field data and collaborating with stakeholders under an ESOP-friendly culture. This role requires outdoor work in varied terrain and travel as needed.