Field Forester – Utility Vegetation & IVM Expert

Davey Tree Expert Co; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting purposes

Cell phone

Scholarship program

401(k) retirement savings plan

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 work outdoors, perform inspections along rights-of-way, and contribute to environmental projects.

Join a leading employee-owned environmental services company offering training, a company vehicle for commuting, and a path for career advancement in GIS-driven vegetation management.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to read GIS maps and spatial data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way.
• Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend treatment plans.
• Support Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) and environmental projects.
• Using GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect and document field data.
• Evaluating terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas.
• Collaborating with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions.
• Helping utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety.

Skills

Outdoor fieldwork

GIS mapping

Communication & teamwork

Mobile tech proficiency

Driver’s license

4x4 vehicle operation

Tree species knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry/Urban Forestry/Horticulture or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

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 work outdoors, perform inspections along rights-of-way, and contribute to environmental projects.

Join a leading employee-owned environmental services company offering training, a company vehicle for commuting, and a path for career advancement in GIS-driven vegetation management.