ROW Vegetation Forester & Field Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation within utility ROWs. The role emphasizes ensuring reliability, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and safety while coordinating with clients, landowners, and contractors.

Fieldwork in varied conditions is required. The candidate will use GIS and data collection tools to document vegetation, assess hazards, and develop work prescriptions.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in utility vegetation management or ROW work.
• ISA Arborist certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections, tree inventories, and hazard assessments along utility corridors.
• Evaluate vegetation for pruning, removal, or treatment per standards and client specs.
• Coordinate with contractors and field personnel to ensure safe, compliant work.
• Gather field data and maintain accurate records of species, measurements, and work prescriptions.

Skills

Forestry skills

GIS proficiency

Data collection

Communication skills

Contractor oversight

Landowner relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

MS Office / mobile field tech

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation within utility ROWs. The role emphasizes ensuring reliability, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and safety while coordinating with clients, landowners, and contractors.

Fieldwork in varied conditions is required. The candidate will use GIS and data collection tools to document vegetation, assess hazards, and develop work prescriptions.