Field Forestry & Vegetation Specialist

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Weekly pay

Referral program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Forestry Specialist to support vegetation management in outdoor field environments, including patrols and landowner coordination. The role requires traveling to sites, evaluating vegetation, and applying safety and industry standards.

Ideal candidates have forestry/natural resources education or relevant experience, GIS and MS Office skills, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers immersive training and a strong benefits package with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Utility Vegetation Management
• Experience in a Senior role related to forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail

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 maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights; communicate work plans to owners and agencies
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from 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; follow safety protocols
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas
• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience in Utility Vegetation Mgmt

Senior forestry/arboriculture

Tree identification

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work outdoors

GIS software knowledge

MS Office / Microsoft Suite

iPhone usage

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Suite

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Forestry Specialist to support vegetation management in outdoor field environments, including patrols and landowner coordination. The role requires traveling to sites, evaluating vegetation, and applying safety and industry standards.

Ideal candidates have forestry/natural resources education or relevant experience, GIS and MS Office skills, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers immersive training and a strong benefits package with full-time employment.