ISA Arborist & Utility Forester — Field Lead

ACRT Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks energetic professionals for a Contract Utility Forester role. The position involves identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines and coordinating line-clearance crews across Virginia, with travel and overnight stays as needed.

Candidates should have a forestry-related degree (or equivalent experience) and an ISA Arborist certification. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS data collection is preferred. A company vehicle is provided for work-related use.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field; or 2 years of related experience
• ISA Arborist certification required
• Experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with GIS integrated data collection software preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

Forestry or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software

Job description

ACRT, Inc. seeks energetic professionals for a Contract Utility Forester role. The position involves identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines and coordinating line-clearance crews across Virginia, with travel and overnight stays as needed.

Candidates should have a forestry-related degree (or equivalent experience) and an ISA Arborist certification. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS data collection is preferred. A company vehicle is provided for work-related use.