Field Utility Forester & Client Liaison

ACRT, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to identify and evaluate trees along utility lines, coordinate crew activities, and liaise with clients and customers.

The role emphasizes independent work across varied terrain with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, are self-motivated, and possess excellent communication and GIS/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science or closely related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience.
• High School diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years related experience.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented.
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities.
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Organized

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry/related field

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to identify and evaluate trees along utility lines, coordinate crew activities, and liaise with clients and customers.

The role emphasizes independent work across varied terrain with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, are self-motivated, and possess excellent communication and GIS/Office skills.