Outdoor Utility Forester: Field Vegetation Management

ACRT; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance program

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic forestry professionals for a full-time Consulting Utility Forester role. This position targets entry level to experienced candidates with a forestry, horticulture, arboriculture or environmental background and relevant field experience.

You will identify and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, produce client reports with recommendations, and plan crews for line clearance. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field; or high school diploma/GED plus 2 years of related experience.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist/TRAQ/ISA Utility Specialist preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with GIS data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and production oriented.
• Must be able to manage a geographical area and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews and client customers.

Skills

Forestry degree

GIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

2- or 4-year forestry/related degree

High school diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Tools

GIS software

Data collection tools

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic forestry professionals for a full-time Consulting Utility Forester role. This position targets entry level to experienced candidates with a forestry, horticulture, arboriculture or environmental background and relevant field experience.

You will identify and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, produce client reports with recommendations, and plan crews for line clearance. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.