Forestry Specialist | Orlando, FL

ACRT, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks Forestry Specialists to identify and evaluate trees along utility rights-of-way, inspect vegetation, and deliver clear, actionable reports to clients. You will plan crews, coordinate access, and liaise with clients and vendors in a dynamic outdoor setting.

The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across geographical areas in varied terrain, with some overnight travel and schedules including nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field. High school diploma/GED with 5 years related experience may waive requirement.
• Experience in vegetation management strongly preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with GIS data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.

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-clearance crew access issues.
• Act as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry / related field

High school diploma/GED + 2 years of UVM experience

ISA Arborist certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software/hardware (preferred)

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.

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.