Field Forester: Vegetation Management & ROW Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage forestry/vegetation within utility ROWs to ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves field assessments, hazard evaluations, data collection, and coordination with contractors and landowners.

Extensive fieldwork in varied conditions is required; strong forestry skills, GIS proficiency, and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in utility vegetation management or related field.
• Experience with ISA pruning practices, ANSI line-clearance standards, and IVM principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections, tree inventories, and hazard tree assessments along utility corridors.
• Identify and prescribe vegetation treatments per client specs and standards.
• Evaluate tree health and growth to support management recommendations.
• Coordinate with contractors, landowners, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate field data and documentation.
• Prepare patrol routes, maps, and work packages for field activities.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

GIS analysis

Hazard tree evaluation

Contractor oversight

Landowner relations

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

GPS devices

Mobile data collection apps

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage forestry/vegetation within utility ROWs to ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves field assessments, hazard evaluations, data collection, and coordination with contractors and landowners.

Extensive fieldwork in varied conditions is required; strong forestry skills, GIS proficiency, and independent work style are essential.