Outdoor Forestry Specialist - Field Operations & Vegetation

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA

401K

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick time

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Forestry Specialist to join our field team in Altoona, PA. The role involves outdoor vegetation management, patrols of energy corridors, and coordination with clients to plan pruning, removal, and protection work according to industry standards.

The position requires a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of GIS, and strong communication skills to engage landowners. Travel and long hours are common in this field.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Utility Vegetation Management.
• Experience in a senior role related to forestry/arboriculture preferred.
• Knowledge of tree identification.
• Familiarity with GIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits and maintain documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species and sensitive habitats.
• Safely patrol energy corridors and identify vegetation for pruning/removal.
• Classify work per client standards and ANSI pruning directions.
• Perform Tree Risk Assessments and document findings.
• Engage landowners and agencies to obtain permissions for vegetation work.
• Coordinate safety practices and travel to assigned work areas.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

GIS familiarity

Education

Forestry degree

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Forestry Specialist to join our field team in Altoona, PA. The role involves outdoor vegetation management, patrols of energy corridors, and coordination with clients to plan pruning, removal, and protection work according to industry standards.

The position requires a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of GIS, and strong communication skills to engage landowners. Travel and long hours are common in this field.