Outdoor Utility Forester | Employee-Owned + Vehicle

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development opportunities

Company vehicle for work use

Generous paid time off

Holiday schedule

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Contract Utility Forester to manage vegetation for utility sites nationwide. The role involves working outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe and sustainable vegetation practices.

The candidate will conduct inventories, hazard evaluations, and data collection, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of GIS, MS Office, and field data systems is important, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field (2+ years experience in utility line clearance may be considered in lieu of degree)
• ISA - Certified Arborist/Utility specialist within first year of job
• Knowledge of utility line clearance concepts

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 accuracy
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at the work site
• Service trucks and equipment, keep equipment in order

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA - Certified Arborist/Utility specialist

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Contract Utility Forester to manage vegetation for utility sites nationwide. The role involves working outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe and sustainable vegetation practices.

The candidate will conduct inventories, hazard evaluations, and data collection, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of GIS, MS Office, and field data systems is important, along with strong communication skills.