Outdoor Forestry Specialist - Field Vegetation Manager

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay.

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Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Forestry Specialist to join our field team in State College, PA. The role focuses on vegetation management, safety, and community engagement across energy corridors and landowner sites.

Ideal candidates have forestry education, GIS and MS Office familiarity, and strong communication skills. This full-time position involves travel, long days, and potential 60-hour weeks, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required depending on client contract)
• Experience in Utility Vegetation Management
• Experience in a Senior role related to forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
• Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
• Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work ability

Problem solving

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry or related discipline

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Forestry Specialist to join our field team in State College, PA. The role focuses on vegetation management, safety, and community engagement across energy corridors and landowner sites.

Ideal candidates have forestry education, GIS and MS Office familiarity, and strong communication skills. This full-time position involves travel, long days, and potential 60-hour weeks, with comprehensive benefits offered.