ROW Forester & Vegetation Management Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions LLC; Waycross (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clear Path Utility Solutions LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation along utility ROWs. You will perform hazard tree evaluations, vegetation prescriptions, and data collection, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires strong GIS proficiency, contractor oversight, and the ability to work independently in various terrains. Travel across multiple Georgia locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or related field; or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility vegetation management, utility line clearance, forestry, arboriculture, or related vegetation management operations.
• Experience with ISA pruning standards, ANSI line‑clearance standards, and Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) principles.
• Experience with hazard tree evaluations, vegetation inspections, or ROW management preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct vegetation inspections, tree inventories, and hazard tree assessments along utility corridors.
• Identify, classify, and prescribe vegetation for pruning, removal, or treatment per client specs and IVM principles.
• Evaluate tree health and species characteristics to develop vegetation management recommendations.
• Gather and maintain accurate field data including species IDs, measurements, and work prescriptions.
• Plan patrol routes, maps, and work packages; utilize GIS/GPS to manage field data.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams; monitor progress and safety compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior staff as needed.

Connaissances

Forestry

Hazard trees

GIS

Field data

Contractor oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Formation

Forestry degree

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Utility Specialist

Outils

GIS

GPS

Mobile data apps

Databases

Description du poste

Clear Path Utility Solutions LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation along utility ROWs. You will perform hazard tree evaluations, vegetation prescriptions, and data collection, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires strong GIS proficiency, contractor oversight, and the ability to work independently in various terrains. Travel across multiple Georgia locations is expected.