Forestry Specialist

ACRT, Inc.; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on a 4x10 schedule

Company vehicle and gas card

Meal and travel per diems (allowances)

Boot allowance

Certification reimbursement program

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Forestry Specialist to inspect and evaluate trees along utility lines, coordinate crew activities, and submit client reports. The role emphasizes field work outdoors, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities include mapping circuits, coordinating with contractors, using handheld devices, and notifying property owners of planned work, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or a related field, or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of utility vegetation management experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or a related field (nice to have).
• ISA Arborist certification (nice to have).
• State pesticide license (nice to have).
• 3 years of utility vegetation management experience (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Identify and inspect local trees and assess growth rates.
• Map circuits using client continuity lists.
• Coordinate work with line-clearance contractors and plan tasks.
• Enter prescriptions into handheld systems and use field software.
• Notify property owners of planned tree work.
• Manage issuance of work and track progress.
• Perform outage investigations when necessary.
• Lead storm restoration efforts and related initiatives.
• Audit tree trimming and determine next trimming needs.
• Complete post audit forms and forward to the vegetation management program manager.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
• Provide training on quality assessments and safety procedures.

Skills

Tree identification

Growth rates knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Office software

4x4 vehicle operation

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Handheld field software

Job description

ACRT, Inc.Full time Regular

About The Team

At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It's about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We're the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm - giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We're always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.

About the Role

The Forestry Specialist reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love for working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

What You'll Do

• Identify and inspect local trees demonstrating an understanding of growth rates

• Map out circuits using client continuity lists

• Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors

• Enter tree trimming /tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties

• Notify property owners of tree trimming /tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications

• Manage the issuance of work and track work progress

• Perform outage investigations, when necessary

• Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues

Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives

• Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives

• Perform role of vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested

Tree Trimming Assessments

• Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming

• Determine when the next tree trimming is required

Complete post audit forms

• Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator

Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance

• Conduct training on proper quality assessments

• Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work

• Compliance with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards

• As requested, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements

• Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements

• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others

• Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc

• Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles

• Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships

• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

• Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company

• Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies

• May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings

Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must haves:

• Associate's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or a related field or High School Diploma or GED, plus 2 years of utility vegetation management experience. May substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice to haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or a related field
• ISA Arborist certification
• State issues Pesticide license
• 3 years of utility vegetation management experience

Your Skills:

• Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions
• Strong understanding of FAC-003
• Proven ability and knowledge of project management

This role would not be a good fit if:

• You do not enjoy working independently
• You do not enjoy working outdoors
• You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle
• You are not comfortable interacting with customers via phone calls and email on a consistent basis

Drug Testing:

• Drug testing is required

Where We Work

• Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.

Benefits

Health and Safety

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving's Account with company match
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

Perks

• Work on a 4x10 schedule
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Meal and travel per diems (allowances) when traveling
• Boot allowance
• Certification reimbursement program

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)

Company: ACRT, Inc.