Field Forester - Utility Vegetation & Safety

Eocene Environmental Group; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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 Utility Distribution Auditor to help protect communities and power delivery by ensuring safe, compliant vegetation management for utility clients.

This field-based role operates outdoors across diverse landscapes and requires coordination with property owners, contractors, and public agencies. The ideal candidate will have a forestry/arboriculture background, ISA certification within a year, strong communication skills, and proficiency with map

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience in utility line clearance.
• Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 1 year of start date.
• Strong tree identification and invasive species knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficient in map navigation and Microsoft Office; GIS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with property owners and public agencies regarding pruning and removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories and hazard tree inspections.
• Evaluate tree contractor performance for compliance with utility's guidelines.
• Manage and maintain vegetation data.
• Promote and enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Map navigation

Microsoft Office

GIS (plus)

Education

Forestry/Arboriculture degree

ISA Arborist Certification (within 1 year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Utility Distribution Auditor to help protect communities and power delivery by ensuring safe, compliant vegetation management for utility clients.

This field-based role operates outdoors across diverse landscapes and requires coordination with property owners, contractors, and public agencies. The ideal candidate will have a forestry/arboriculture background, ISA certification within a year, strong communication skills, and proficiency with map