Outdoor Utility Forester - Impactful Field Work

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Holidays & Flex days

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is hiring a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors. You’ll manage vegetation plans, inspect hazard trees, and gather field data while upholding safety standards in diverse landscapes.

As an employee-owned organization, we emphasize integrity, innovation, and professional development with opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth across the country.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field; experience in utility line clearance preferred.
• ISA Arborist Certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to travel.

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

Verbal & written comms

Field data collection

Teamwork

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Valid driver’s license with clean record

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is hiring a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors. You’ll manage vegetation plans, inspect hazard trees, and gather field data while upholding safety standards in diverse landscapes.

As an employee-owned organization, we emphasize integrity, innovation, and professional development with opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth across the country.