Forestry Specialist | Apopka / Deland, FL

ACRT, Inc.; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance

ESOP

Pre-employment drug screening

Background check

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Forestry Specialists to work outdoors with experienced professionals in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, and related fields.

The role involves identifying and evaluating vegetation along utility lines, delivering client-ready reports, and coordinating crews across varied environments. The position requires a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage field operations and travel.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field; OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience. High school diploma/GED waiver possible with 5 years related experience.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearing crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Forestry/Biology/Natural Resources/Environmental Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software/hardware

Job description

ACRT, Inc. Full time Regular

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Forestry Specialist position is ideal for 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 Forestry Specialists 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related fieldORhigh school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience. High school diploma/GED requirement can waived with 5 years related experience.
• Previous Vegetation management experience strongly preferred
• ISA Arborist certification 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)
• Some overnight travel required
• 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.

Company: ACRT, Inc.