Utility Vegetation Forester – Field Inspector & Crew Lead

Jobtailor; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Idaho is seeking a skilled Utility Vegetation Management professional to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility corridors. You will plan, direct, and coordinate line-clearance crews and serve as the liaison between clients, crews, and customers.

The role requires a forestry or environmental science background (or equivalent experience), ISA certifications preferred, GIS and MS Office proficiency, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work in varied terrain and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR HS diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or related field
• High school diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years UVM experience
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist/TRAQ/ISA Utility Specialist preferred
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite; GIS data collection experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree clearance crews
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Forestry / Environmental Science degree OR HS diploma with 2 years UVM experience

Tools

GIS Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor in Idaho is seeking a skilled Utility Vegetation Management professional to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility corridors. You will plan, direct, and coordinate line-clearance crews and serve as the liaison between clients, crews, and customers.

The role requires a forestry or environmental science background (or equivalent experience), ISA certifications preferred, GIS and MS Office proficiency, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work in varied terrain and