Vegetation Management Forester — Field Operations & GIS

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. seeks a Utility Forester - Vegetation Management Specialist to inspect and manage vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability and safety. The role requires strong forestry knowledge, field GIS proficiency, and ability to work with landowners and contractors.

You'll perform hazard assessments, collect field data, coordinate with crews, and ensure compliance with standards while traveling to Georgia locations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in utility vegetation management, line clearance, or related operations.
• Experience with hazard trees, vegetation inspections, or ROW management is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and hazard tree assessments along utility corridors.
• Identify, classify, mark, and prescribe vegetation work per standards.
• Evaluate tree health and growth to inform management recommendations.
• Gather, document, and maintain field data including species, measurements, and clearances.
• Prepare patrol routes, maps, and work packages for daily field activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and supervise safety and compliance.

Skills

Forestry skills

Tree identification

IVM principles

Hazard tree evaluation

GIS proficiency

Field data collection

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Forestry or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Mobile field tech

GIS

GPS

Mapping software

Data collection apps

Utility databases

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. seeks a Utility Forester - Vegetation Management Specialist to inspect and manage vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability and safety. The role requires strong forestry knowledge, field GIS proficiency, and ability to work with landowners and contractors.

You'll perform hazard assessments, collect field data, coordinate with crews, and ensure compliance with standards while traveling to Georgia locations across multiple sites.