Senior Utility Vegetation QC Forester

Atlas Field Services; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Service seeks a qualified Quality Control professional to perform detailed assessments of pre-inspection, tree‑trimming, and vegetation management work in Louisiana, ensuring compliance with client specifications and safety standards. You will document findings in client systems and communicate results to clients and contractors.

The role requires outdoor work, strong reporting skills, and the ability to assess tree risk and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of specialized professional experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Utility Vegetation Management (UVM), forestry, utility arboriculture, electric utility vegetation projects, pre-inspections, tree risk assessment, or closely related fields; 3+ years of equivalent experience required in lieu of Associates degree.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience as noted above).
• Active ISA Certified Arborist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quality control assessments and audits of pre-inspection, tree‑trimming, and vegetation management work performed by Work Planners to ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, safety regulations, and utility program requirements.
• Perform comprehensive inspections of overhead power lines and rights‑of‑way to verify proper vegetation clearance, identify non‑compliant conditions, and recommend proper mitigation or corrective actions.
• Accurately identify and assess dead, dying, hazardous, or high‑risk trees affected by drought, disease, structural defects, or other environmental factors, including formal tree risk evaluations where applicable.
• Inspect and evaluate trees for hazard or danger potential using industry‑recognized methods (e.g., TRAQ methodologies).
• Document findings, compile detailed reports, and maintain accurate records for the client’s vegetation management program, including data entry into utility systems or databases.
• Audit Work Planner performance for adherence to specifications, work quality, safety practices, and regulatory compliance; provide constructive feedback and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate daily with clients, contractors, landowners, stakeholders, and the public to communicate assessment results, address concerns, resolve conflicts, and promote positive public relations.
• Support emergency and storm response operations, including rapid assessments, hazard mitigation, and coordination in accordance with safety protocols, laws, and utility guidelines.
• Assist in miscellaneous line clearance projects, program improvements, and quality assurance initiatives as assigned.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture while working independently or in teams in challenging outdoor environments.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Vegetation Management

Arboriculture

Tree risk assessment

Communication skills

Field inspections

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry/Arboriculture/Environmental Science/Natural Resources

Tools

TRAQ

ISA Utility Specialist

BCMA

GPS mapping

Job description

Atlas Field Service seeks a qualified Quality Control professional to perform detailed assessments of pre-inspection, tree‑trimming, and vegetation management work in Louisiana, ensuring compliance with client specifications and safety standards. You will document findings in client systems and communicate results to clients and contractors.

The role requires outdoor work, strong reporting skills, and the ability to assess tree risk and recommend corrective actions.