ISA-Certified Utility Forester — Outdoor Impact & Growth

Eocene Environmental Group; Lake Arrowhead (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to protect communities while working outdoors with utility clients and property owners.

This role involves planning vegetation management and coordinating with contractors across diverse landscapes and travel requirements. The ideal candidate holds an ISA Arborist Certification, excels in field data collection, and is committed to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or a related field.
• ISA Arborist Certification is required.
• Experience with utility line clearance is preferred.
• Proficient in map navigation and data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning/removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Perform hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data (species, size, distance from conductors).
• Validate data across databases and ensure accurate reporting.
• Verify summaries and charts reflect underlying data.
• Safeguard employees and the public from on-site hazards.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Travel to job sites and service trucks/equipment as needed.

Skills

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Independence & teamwork

Education

Forestry degree or related field

ISA Arborist Certification

TRAQ or ISA Utility Specialist (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to protect communities while working outdoors with utility clients and property owners.

This role involves planning vegetation management and coordinating with contractors across diverse landscapes and travel requirements. The ideal candidate holds an ISA Arborist Certification, excels in field data collection, and is committed to safety and teamwork.