Field-Based Utility Forester: Vegetation & Safety Lead

Eocene Environmental Group; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Career development

Company vehicle for work use

Generous paid time off

Holidays

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Competitive health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation near power lines and support safety-focused projects across diverse landscapes.

The role is outdoors, with direct client and contractor interaction, and a focus on accurate data collection and field inspections. You will work with property owners, utility clients, and crews to plan work, track tree data, and ensure compliant, safe vegetation management.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field or equivalent utility experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification preferred.
• Experience in utility vegetation management or pre-inspection.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read maps and use data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals
• Conduct tree and brush inventories
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations
• Plan work for tree contractors
• Gather and manage field data including tree species, size, and distance from conductors
• Validate data across databases for reporting accuracy
• Verify that summaries and charts reflect underlying datasets
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at job site
• Service trucks and equipment, keep them neat and organized

Skills

Proficiency in regulations & standards

Tree species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rate knowledge

Stakeholder interaction

Independent & team work

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification preferred

Experience in utility vegetation management

Valid driver’s license

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation near power lines and support safety-focused projects across diverse landscapes.

The role is outdoors, with direct client and contractor interaction, and a focus on accurate data collection and field inspections. You will work with property owners, utility clients, and crews to plan work, track tree data, and ensure compliant, safe vegetation management.