Field Utility Forester & Vegetation Program Lead

ACRT, Inc.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for an outdoor Consulting Utility Forester role. This position welcomes entry level and experienced foresters with forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies or related backgrounds.

Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines, submitting results with recommendations, directing crews, and coordinating access with stakeholders. Colorado location with a strong emphasis on safety and results.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with GIS data collection software/hardware preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

Forestry degree

Biology/Environmental Science degree

High school diploma + 2 years UVM experience

ISA Certified Arborist

Vegetation management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS data collection software

GIS hardware

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for an outdoor Consulting Utility Forester role. This position welcomes entry level and experienced foresters with forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies or related backgrounds.

Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines, submitting results with recommendations, directing crews, and coordinating access with stakeholders. Colorado location with a strong emphasis on safety and results.