Utility Forester: ROW Vegetation Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Referral Program

Professional Development

Charitable Contribution Match

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes field-techniques, GIS data collection, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include contractor oversight, landowner liaison, and documentation of field observations while maintaining safety standards and adapting to weather and terrain challenges across multiple locations in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in forestry or natural resources.
• Minimum 2 years in utility vegetation management or related field.
• Experience with hazard tree assessments and ROW management preferred.
• Ability to work in variable field conditions and travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and hazard tree assessments along utility corridors.
• Plan patrol routes and document field data using GIS and mobile apps.
• Coordinate with contractors and utility personnel to execute vegetation work.
• Engage landowners and public stakeholders professionally and safely.
• Support safety compliance and emergency response activities.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Tree risk assessment

GIS & data collection

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Forestry-related degree

ISA Arborist certification

Tools

GIS software

GPS devices

Mobile data collection apps

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes field-techniques, GIS data collection, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include contractor oversight, landowner liaison, and documentation of field observations while maintaining safety standards and adapting to weather and terrain challenges across multiple locations in the U.S.