Forestry Field Specialist: Tree Risk & Inventory

CMS Energy, Corp.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Associate Forester to provide forestry services, conduct tree inventories, develop removal specifications, and oversee removal activities. You will create vegetation management plans, perform tree risk assessments, and interact with customers to resolve concerns while collaborating with CE teams.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates and candidates must reside within commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources or related field.
• Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience.
• High school diploma with a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with storm restoration efforts for HVD and LVD systems.
• Interact with customers to address concerns and bring issues to final resolution.
• Collaborate with other departments within CE to cross-train and learn forestry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and monitor status with the Forestry Supervisor.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess tree health, identify risks, and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Serve as primary client contact for tree risk assessment, inventory, and removal.

Skills

Tree biology

Tree risk assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources or related field

Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources or related field with 2 years of experience

High school diploma with 4 years of experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consumers Energy in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Associate Forester to provide forestry services, conduct tree inventories, develop removal specifications, and oversee removal activities. You will create vegetation management plans, perform tree risk assessments, and interact with customers to resolve concerns while collaborating with CE teams.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates and candidates must reside within commutable distance.