Forester, I-III (South Metro Georgia)

Georgia Transmission; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission is seeking a Forester to coordinate vegetation management and ROW encroachment activities across the assigned area in Georgia. You will respond to stakeholder requests, conduct field visits, and ensure compliance with the TVMP and applicable NERC standards.

The role includes inspecting ROWs, investigating encroachments, and managing contractors to maintain safety and reliability. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in forestry (bachelor's preferred) and

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in forestry required; four-year degree preferred.
• Experience in utility vegetation management and ROW land rights preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate forestry, vegetation management and ROW encroachment activities.
• Respond to stakeholder encroachment requests; perform field site visits.
• Inspect ROW to verify vegetation standards and identify encroachments.
• Manage contractors, ensuring productivity and quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Project organization

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Database software

Education

Associate degree in forestry

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS-based programs

Job description

This position is located in the South Metro area of Georgia. The Forester will coordinate forestry, vegetation management, and right-of-way (R/W) encroachment management activities in the assigned geographic area. Implement all vegetation management activities in accordance with the GTC standard Transmission Vegetation Management Program (TVMP), with an emphasis on supporting applicable NERC standards. Respond to stakeholder encroachment requests (including field site visits). Work with external customers and internal organizations to authorize R/W usages and coordinate GTC's response to non-permissible usages, including physical removal of unauthorized encroachments-vegetation or structural. Inspect R/W (aerial and ground) to verify proper vegetation maintenance standards and identify unauthorized encroachments. Investigate and provide a resolution for abnormal situations (vegetation or non-permissible encroachments) identified. Manage contractors, overseeing productivity and quality.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Required: 2-year degree in forestry. Preferred: 4-year degree in forestry, real estate, or related field.

Experience

• (I) Zero to Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in utility vegetation management and R/W land rights preferred,
• (II) Two (2) plus years of progressively responsible experience in utility vegetation management and R/W land rights preferred,
• (III) Five (5) plus years of progressively responsible experience in utility vegetation management and R/W land rights preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

A valid GA Driver's License is required. Preferred: Commercial Pesticide Applicator (GA), GSWCC Blue Card, ISA Certified Arborist, (II & III) FAA Part 107, ISA Utility Specialist, TRAQ Certification, Registered Forester (GA)

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.)

PC skills including Microsoft Suite, database, and GIS-based programs. Skill to interpret engineering schematics, civil site designs, and maps. Ability to research courthouse records, land plats, and easements. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the capability to plan, organize, and work independently. Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills needed.