Outdoor Utility Forester - ESOP Growth & Vehicle

Eocene Environmental Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous PTO

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester in Chicago, IL. You will work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to plan vegetation management safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include inventories, hazard assessments, data collection, and coordination for tree contractor work. Requires forestry education, ISA certification (within 12 months), strong communication, and a willingness to travel in rugged terrain and varying weather.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field; experience in utility line clearance preferred.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months of offer is expected.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning/removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories and hazard tree inspections.
• Plan work for tree contractors; manage field data and verify datasets.

Skills

Species identification

Verbal communications

Written communications

Organization & time management

Independence & teamwork

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification (within 12 months)

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Consulting Utility Forester in Chicago, IL. You will work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to plan vegetation management safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include inventories, hazard assessments, data collection, and coordination for tree contractor work. Requires forestry education, ISA certification (within 12 months), strong communication, and a willingness to travel in rugged terrain and varying weather.