Outdoor Transmission Forester — Field Vegetation Specialist

Eocene Environmental Group; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors, directly with utility clients, property owners, and contractors, ensuring safe and sustainable vegetation management along power lines.

As an employee-owned company, we offer growth, training, and a robust benefits package; travel to sites may be required, with emphasis on safety, data collection, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in utility line clearance is preferred.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning/removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories and hazard tree inspections.
• Plan work for tree contractors and manage field data.
• Verify data accuracy across databases and reporting.
• Ensure safety for employees and the public.

Skills

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates

Verbal and written communications

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification (within 12 months)

Valid driver's license

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors, directly with utility clients, property owners, and contractors, ensuring safe and sustainable vegetation management along power lines.

As an employee-owned company, we offer growth, training, and a robust benefits package; travel to sites may be required, with emphasis on safety, data collection, and collaboration across teams.