Senior Utility Forester: ROW Vegetation & Compliance

Public Service Co. of OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Public Service Co. of OK seeks a Utility Forester Associate to assess vegetation along rights‑of‑way, coordinate landowner access, and support contract work. After training, you’ll patrol lines, inspect contractors, and help plan corrective actions to minimize outages.

Requirements include forestry education and GIS/MS Office skills; travel and overtime are common, with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Forestry or related field with two years of utility vegetation management experience.
• Associate degree with four years of utility vegetation management experience.
• High school diploma with six years of relevant utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetative conditions and recommend actions.
• Inspect contractors for contract compliance and advise on corrective action.
• Maintain records of work, costs and production; coordinate landowner access.
• Prepare work plans and estimates for future vegetation management needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Associate's degree in Forestry

High school diploma

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Public Service Co. of OK seeks a Utility Forester Associate to assess vegetation along rights‑of‑way, coordinate landowner access, and support contract work. After training, you’ll patrol lines, inspect contractors, and help plan corrective actions to minimize outages.

Requirements include forestry education and GIS/MS Office skills; travel and overtime are common, with a competitive compensation package and benefits.