Post Inspection Quality Assurance Auditor

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is hiring a Post Inspection Quality Assurance Auditor to verify tree risk assessments and work prescriptions across Wyoming projects.

The role focuses on auditing contractor pre-inspections and completed vegetation work, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications in a dynamic field setting. Candidates should have 3+ years in utility forestry or arboriculture, ANSI A300 knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in utility forestry or arboriculture.
• Ability to audit pruning, removals, and ROW work.
• Knowledge of ANSI A300 pruning standards.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Audit contractor pre-inspections for tree risk assessments and work prescriptions.
• Audit completed pruning, removal, and ROW vegetation work for quality and spec.
• Evaluate contractor performance and identify discrepancies.
• Assess tree health, clearance requirements, hazard conditions, and long-term needs.
• Document findings using GIS, mobile data collection, photos, and reports.
• Provide recommendations and communicate corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Utility forestry

Arboriculture

Tree risk assessment

Quality assurance

GIS data collection

Electrical utility knowledge

Education

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Field data collection

Job description

Company:Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations:Riverton, WY, Casper, WY, Casper, WY
Additional Locations:Riverton, WY
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:230645

Position Overview

POSITION: Post Inspection Quality Assurance Auditor

TYPE: Full-Time, Monday thru Thursday 4-10s

POSITION LOCATION: Casper / Riverton, WY

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit contractor pre-inspections to verify tree risk assessments, work prescriptions, and identification of vegetation requiring management.
• Audit completed pruning, removal, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance activities for quality and specification compliance.
• Evaluate contractor performance and identify discrepancies between prescribed and completed work.
• Assess tree health, species characteristics, clearance requirements, hazard conditions, and long-term vegetation management needs.
• Document findings using GIS, mobile data collection platforms, photographs, and electronic reporting systems.
• Provide recommendations and communicate corrective actions when necessary.

Work Environment

This position is primarily field-based and involves extensive travel throughout Wyoming, including remote and rural areas. Candidates must be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, operating in rugged terrain and areas with limited cellular coverage. DRG supports lone-worker safety through established communication protocols, including Garmin InReach satellite communication devices that provide dependable communications in remote locations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of utility forestry, utility vegetation management (UVM), arboriculture, or related forestry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate vegetation management prescriptions, tree pruning, removals, hazard tree conditions, and right-of-way vegetation management activities.
• Strong understanding of ANSI A300 pruning standards, industry best practices, and utility vegetation management principles.
• Ability to identify and understand electric utility infrastructure including transmission and distribution facilities, conductors, poles, substations, transformers, switches, and associated right-of-way assets.
• Working knowledge of utility clearance requirements and vegetation-related reliability risks associated with electric utility systems.
• Ability to confidently audit the work of pre-inspection and tree contractor personnel and provide objective quality assurance feedback.
• Strong written communication, GIS, and electronic data collection skills.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential preferred. Candidates not currently certified must possess the education and/or experience required to become ISA Certified Arborists and must successfully obtain certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist credential at time of hire (required within 6 months of hire)
• ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist credentials.
• Utility vegetation management QA/QC experience.
• Experience working within electric utility vegetation management programs.
• Experience auditing contractor pre-inspections and completed contractor work.

Physical and Operational Requirements

• Frequent statewide travel throughout Wyoming.
• Ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles on unimproved roads and remote access routes.
• Ability to operate ATVs/UTVs in accordance with company safety policies.
• Ability to hike and work on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMMODATIONS : If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CONTACT: Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail] .

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%