Field Forester: Vegetation Management & GIS Planning

Atlas Field Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Forester to plan, schedule, and audit vegetation management work across assigned programs. This field position primarily operates outdoors and uses a company vehicle to move between sites.

You will conduct field assessments, coordinate with utility stakeholders, and maintain GIS/work management systems, while ensuring safety, timeliness, and adherence to specifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work.
• ISA Certification required for mid- to senior-level roles; TRAQ certification preferred for all roles.
• ISA Certification preferred for entry-level or junior roles (Must be eligible for certification within 1-2 years).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming/removal plans.
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders on work prioritization.
• Update and maintain GIS/work management systems.
• Conduct post-work audits.
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends.
• Interface and monitor crews.
• Responsible for or participate in interruption investigations.

Skills

Field planning

Team collaboration

Auditing

Interruption investigations

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS

Work management systems

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Forester to plan, schedule, and audit vegetation management work across assigned programs. This field position primarily operates outdoors and uses a company vehicle to move between sites.

You will conduct field assessments, coordinate with utility stakeholders, and maintain GIS/work management systems, while ensuring safety, timeliness, and adherence to specifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.