Outdoor Utility Forester — ESOP & Growth

EOC Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Career development support

Company vehicle for work use

Generous PTO

Holidays

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Competitive health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Contract Utility Forester to manage vegetation for utility clients in outdoor settings. You will conduct inventories, inspections, and planning with contractors to ensure safe, compliant practices and efficient work flows across sites.

The role emphasizes data integrity, safety, and collaboration with property owners and agencies, in a nationwide, employee‑owned environment that supports growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field and 2+ years experience in utility line clearance.
• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Industry certifications (ISA - Certified Arborist/Utility specialist) achieved within first year of job.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and travel in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Proficient in map navigation skills and data collection.

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‑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

Tree identification

Hazard assessment

Safety practices

Field data collection

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Certification (Arborist/Utility)

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Contract Utility Forester to manage vegetation for utility clients in outdoor settings. You will conduct inventories, inspections, and planning with contractors to ensure safe, compliant practices and efficient work flows across sites.

The role emphasizes data integrity, safety, and collaboration with property owners and agencies, in a nationwide, employee‑owned environment that supports growth and professional development.