Utility Vegetation Management Specialist (Field & GIS)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement with company match

Health plan

Career development

Employee stock options

Scholarship program

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is seeking a dynamic UVM Technician to join our environmental team. This role supports utility forestry projects and requires data collection on handheld devices, coordination with landowners, and collaboration with project managers and vegetation crews.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and career development opportunities across the United States.

Qualifications

• An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily.
• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
• Experience with GIS or other digital mapping software

Responsibilities

• Work with major utility systems to address forestry needs.
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation.
• Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property.
• Audit work completed by contractors.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, planners, and vegetation crews.
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Tree identification

Tree physiology

GIS experience

Computers & MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Associate/Bachelor in horticulture/forestry/environmental science

ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain in 6–12 months)

Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is seeking a dynamic UVM Technician to join our environmental team. This role supports utility forestry projects and requires data collection on handheld devices, coordination with landowners, and collaboration with project managers and vegetation crews.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and career development opportunities across the United States.