Utility Forester – Field Patrol & Vegetation Management

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K and Life Insurance

Vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Ongoing training and certifications

Zusammenfassung

ArborMetrics is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our team for outdoor vegetation management across energy corridors. You will perform field patrols, assess tree conditions, and plan pruning or removal work in line with client standards and ANSI/ISA guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have forestry-related education or experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in varying weather conditions.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
• Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
• Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately; follow safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Tree identification

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone usage

Jobbeschreibung

ArborMetrics is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our team for outdoor vegetation management across energy corridors. You will perform field patrols, assess tree conditions, and plan pruning or removal work in line with client standards and ANSI/ISA guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have forestry-related education or experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in varying weather conditions.