Outdoor Utility Forester — Career Growth

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; 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 work outdoors, collaborating with utility clients and property owners to ensure safe vegetation management practices.

As an employee-owned company, we emphasize safety, growth, and accountability. The role offers field-based duties, data collection, and coordination with contractors across diverse landscapes.

Qualifications

• Exhibit proficiency in program specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Ability to interact with staff and other stakeholders as required or directed.
• Ability to work both independently and as team.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Superior organization and time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & 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

Proficiency in regulations

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates

Stakeholder communication

Independent & team work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & time management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry

ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors, collaborating with utility clients and property owners to ensure safe vegetation management practices.

As an employee-owned company, we emphasize safety, growth, and accountability. The role offers field-based duties, data collection, and coordination with contractors across diverse landscapes.