Field Utility Forester (Employee-Owned) - Chicago

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Career development support

Company vehicle for work use

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors. You will assess vegetation, conduct inventories, and plan work while ensuring safety and compliance.

Required qualifications include a forestry degree (or related field), ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months, and experience with GIS, data collection, and MS Office. Willingness to travel and operate in rugged conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field or equivalent experience.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months of offer.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• GIS experience is a plus; map navigation skills required.
• MS Office and data collection software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pruning and/or removals with property owners and agencies.
• Perform tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data: species, size, distance from conductors.
• Validate data across databases for accurate reporting.
• Enforce safety practices on job sites.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification (within 12 months)

Tools

GIS

Map navigation

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors. You will assess vegetation, conduct inventories, and plan work while ensuring safety and compliance.

Required qualifications include a forestry degree (or related field), ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months, and experience with GIS, data collection, and MS Office. Willingness to travel and operate in rugged conditions is essential.