Field Utility Forester—Impactful Outdoor Work

Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc.; California (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee-Owned ESOP

Company vehicle for work use

Generous paid time off

Wellness incentives

Competitive health coverage

Career development support

Descripción de la vacante

Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation across utility corridors on outdoor sites.

The role combines field inspections, data collection, and coordination with utility engineers and crews to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management for power delivery systems. As an employee-owned firm, we emphasize safety, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving.

Formación

• Degree in forestry or related field.
• ISA Certified Arborist is required.
• TRAQ Certified Arborist preferred.
• GIS experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data collection software.

Responsabilidades

• Perform annual distribution vegetation inspections along 21kV, service drops, and comm lines (GO 95, Rule 35, PRC 1492, PRC 1493).
• Annual transmission vegetation and audit inspections (FAC-003-5).
• Visual, detailed, and intrusive inspections for 21kV poles (GO 165).
• Manage 21kV pole data and pole ID numbers for existing/new construction.
• Inspect vegetation around power plants and Calpine infrastructure.
• Inspect vegetation along steam, vent, and other Calpine non-utility infrastructure.
• Assign vegetation work to tree crews and herbicide applicators.
• Audit and QC work completed by contractors and herbicide applicators.
• Manage Fulcrum data for vegetation and pole data.
• Coordinate with Calpine engineers on new construction work.
• Complete required annual inspection and audit reports.
• Assist Calpine with vegetation-related needs.
• Contact property owners regarding pruning/removals.
• Gather field data: tree species, size, distance from conductors.
• Verify summaries reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards; enforce safety.

Conocimientos

Species identification

Regulations & standards

Team/independent work

Verbal & written communication

Willing to travel

English proficiency

Educación

Forestry degree or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ Arborist certification (preferred)

Herramientas

GIS experience

MS Office & data collection software

Map navigation skills

Descripción del empleo

Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation across utility corridors on outdoor sites.

The role combines field inspections, data collection, and coordination with utility engineers and crews to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management for power delivery systems. As an employee-owned firm, we emphasize safety, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving.