Field Forester: Vegetation & ROW Management Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Referral Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Utility Forester to assess and manage vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires fieldwork, solid forestry knowledge, and effective communication with landowners, contractors, and clients. You will use GIS and data collection tools to document findings, support planning, and help execute vegetation management projects for utility transmission and distribution corridors across multiple

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in utility vegetation management, line clearance, or related vegetation operations.
• Experience with hazard tree evaluations and vegetation inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vegetation/forestry along utility ROWs and perform hazard tree assessments.
• Coordinate with contractors and utility personnel to plan and execute vegetation work.
• Gather field data, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Forestry skills

Tree species ID

Hazard tree eval

Communication

Independent work

Education

Forestry degree

Tools

GIS

GPS

Data collection apps

MS Office

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Utility Forester to assess and manage vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires fieldwork, solid forestry knowledge, and effective communication with landowners, contractors, and clients. You will use GIS and data collection tools to document findings, support planning, and help execute vegetation management projects for utility transmission and distribution corridors across multiple