ROW Forester & Vegetation Management Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC.; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. seeks a Utility Forester to inspect, evaluate, and manage forestry and vegetation within utility rights‑of‑way, supporting reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Fieldwork is extensive in varied Georgia conditions, with emphasis on ISA pruning standards and IV M principles. The role requires strong communication, GIS proficiency, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with landowners, contractors, and utility

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in utility vegetation management or related field.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and hazard tree assessments along utility ROWs.
• Identify and prescribe vegetation for pruning, removal, or treatment.
• Gather field data including species, measurements, and clearances.
• Coordinate with contractors and utility personnel to plan work.
• Prepare patrol routes and reports; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency response and storm restoration when required.

Skills

Forestry expertise

Hazard tree eval

GIS data collection

Contractor coordination

Landowner relations

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

GPS devices

Mobile data collection apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. seeks a Utility Forester to inspect, evaluate, and manage forestry and vegetation within utility rights‑of‑way, supporting reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Fieldwork is extensive in varied Georgia conditions, with emphasis on ISA pruning standards and IV M principles. The role requires strong communication, GIS proficiency, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with landowners, contractors, and utility