Field Forester & Vegetation Planner

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K program

Paid Holidays

Vacation accrual

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Training and industry certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Capital Planner to join our vegetation management team. This role emphasizes fieldwork outdoors, independent work, and a focus on safety and community relations.

You will organize records, review sites for habitats, and implement pruning and clearance actions per client standards while engaging landowners and agencies. The position involves risk assessment, use of digital maps, and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
• Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
• Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Capital Planner to join our vegetation management team. This role emphasizes fieldwork outdoors, independent work, and a focus on safety and community relations.

You will organize records, review sites for habitats, and implement pruning and clearance actions per client standards while engaging landowners and agencies. The position involves risk assessment, use of digital maps, and coordination with contractors.