Forester | Houston, TX

ACRT; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Company vehicle

Boot allowance

ESOP

Vacation

Holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to identify and evaluate trees along utility lines in Houston. The role includes inspecting vegetation, delivering client reports with recommendations, and coordinating line-clearance crews across a geographic area.

The position requires forestry-related education or equivalent experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and GIS tools. A company vehicle and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field; or HS diploma plus 2 years in utility vegetation management.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred.
• Competent with GIS data collection software and MS Office.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently over a geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate crew access with stakeholders and clients.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Organized

Production oriented

Education

Forestry degree

Horticulture degree

Environmental science degree

High school diploma / GED with 2 years experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Forester | Houston, TXApply: TX Houston: Full time: Posted Today: R9490ACRT, Inc.Full time RegularACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.Our Foresters 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. Pay is $20 to $26 an hour, based on experience**Minimum Requirements:*** 2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, high school diploma plus 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.) High school diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years related experience.* Vegetation management experience preferred* ISA Certified Arborist is 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 **Additional Information:*** Medical* Dental* Vision* Group life insurance* Optional life insurance* Short- and long-term disability* Vacation* Holidays* 401(k)* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes* Boot allowance program* ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule* Pre-employment drug screening and background check required ## We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)