Outdoor Field Utility Forester — Employee-Owned

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness incentives

Health insurance

Career development

Job summary

Join Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. as a Contract Utility Forester and help protect communities and power delivery while working outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors.

You will conduct inventories, plan work for contractors, collect and validate field data, and uphold safety standards in diverse environments. The role emphasizes growth, certifications, and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in program specifications, regulations, and standards
• Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge
• Knowledge of tree growth rates
• Ability to interact with staff and stakeholders as required or directed
• Ability to work both independently and as team
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• English literacy to perform job duties and to interact with employees and vendors

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals
• Conduct tree and brush inventories
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations
• Plan work for tree contractors
• Gather and manage field data; including tree species, size, and distance from conductors
• Validate data across various database systems to ensure reporting is accurate
• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site
• Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion

Skills

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Verbal and written communications

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA - Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Join Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. as a Contract Utility Forester and help protect communities and power delivery while working outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors.

You will conduct inventories, plan work for contractors, collect and validate field data, and uphold safety standards in diverse environments. The role emphasizes growth, certifications, and employee ownership.