Field Forester: Utility Vegetation & Safety

EOC Group; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors, directly with utility clients and property owners. You will assess vegetation, plan contractor work, and contribute to safe, compliant vegetation management across landscapes.

The role emphasizes field data collection, safety, and coordination with teams to protect infrastructure and ecosystems while supporting professional development and company growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
• ISA Arborist Certification preferred.
• Experience with vegetation management and data collection is useful.

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 various database systems to ensure reporting is accurate.
• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site.
• Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.

Skills

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates

Verbal and written communications

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Forestry degree

ISA Arborist Certification

Experience in utility line clearance

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors, directly with utility clients and property owners. You will assess vegetation, plan contractor work, and contribute to safe, compliant vegetation management across landscapes.

The role emphasizes field data collection, safety, and coordination with teams to protect infrastructure and ecosystems while supporting professional development and company growth.