Forester, I-III (South Metro Georgia)

Gatrans; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gatrans forester will coordinate vegetation management and right‑of‑way encroachment activities across a designated Georgia region, aligning efforts with TVMP standards and NERC needs. Field visits, stakeholder responses, and collaboration with external customers and internal teams are essential.

Responsibilities include inspecting R/Ws, resolving abnormal vegetation or encroachment issues, and supervising contractors to ensure productivity and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in forestry required;4-year degree preferred in forestry, real estate, or related field.
• 0–2 years in utility vegetation management or 2+ years; 5+ years also listed as options.
• GA Driver's License required; certifications such as ISA Arborist and TRAQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vegetation management and right-of-way encroachment tasks in the assigned area.
• Respond to stakeholder encroachment requests and perform field site visits.
• Work with external customers and internal teams to authorize R/W usages.
• Inspect right-of-way vegetation and non-permissible encroachments in aerial/ground surveys.
• Investigate issues and provide resolutions for vegetation or encroachment problems.
• Manage contractors, monitoring productivity and quality of work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Education

2-year degree in forestry

4-year degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

Database software

Microsoft Suite

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.