Transmission Utility Forester — Field Vegetation Manager

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, 1x

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive

Referral Bonus Program

Boot and Clothing Program

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Transmission Utility Forester to join our outdoor forestry and vegetation management team in the Suffolk, VA area. You will perform field patrols along energy corridors, identify vegetation needing pruning or removal, and coordinate with landowners and agencies to obtain permissions and plan work.

The role requires forestry or natural resources study, GIS and MS Office familiarity, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work alone in varying weather and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Pre-Patrol Preparation: Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Field Patrol Duties: Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
• Field Patrol Duties: Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Field Patrol Duties: Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Field Patrol Duties: Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordination & Safety: Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Coordination & Safety: Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Coordination & Safety: Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Coordination & Safety: Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Additional Responsibilities: Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree identification

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline

Equivalent work experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Transmission Utility Forester to join our outdoor forestry and vegetation management team in the Suffolk, VA area. You will perform field patrols along energy corridors, identify vegetation needing pruning or removal, and coordinate with landowners and agencies to obtain permissions and plan work.

The role requires forestry or natural resources study, GIS and MS Office familiarity, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work alone in varying weather and