Outdoor Utility Forester — Protect Power & Communities

Eocene Environmental Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation across utility landscapes. The role focuses on pruning, removals, inventories, hazard assessments, and coordinating contractors.

You will collect field data, ensure accuracy, and uphold safety standards while engaging with property owners and agencies. We value independent work, teamwork, and strong communication as you support safe, reliable power delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Possess or be able to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months of offer.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and customer service orientation.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to travel and work in rugged terrain.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning/removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories; perform hazard assessments.
• Plan work for tree contractors; oversee field operations.
• Gather and manage field data (species, size, distance from conductors).
• Ensure data accuracy across databases and reporting outputs.
• Maintain safety practices and protect workers and the public.
• Travel to diverse work sites and work outdoors in variable conditions.

Skills

Tree identification

Invasive species knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Organization & time management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification (within 12 months)

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation across utility landscapes. The role focuses on pruning, removals, inventories, hazard assessments, and coordinating contractors.

You will collect field data, ensure accuracy, and uphold safety standards while engaging with property owners and agencies. We value independent work, teamwork, and strong communication as you support safe, reliable power delivery.