Wildfire Forester & Forestry Field Lead

Portland General Electric; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Forester to join the Wildfire team. This role focuses on safety and contractor performance audits, planning vegetation clearance, and coordinating activities to reduce wildfire risk and protect the grid.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in earth science, forestry, natural resources, or related field, plus five+ years in utility tree work and vendor management. ISA Arborist Certification is required; Oregon pesticide license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in earth science, forestry, natural resources or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in utility tree trimming, vendor management and project management.
• ISA Arborist Certification required; ISA Utility Specialist preferred; Oregon pesticide license preferred within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and contractor audits and plan vegetation clearance activities.
• Coordinate vegetation work with contractors and line crews; manage schedules and progress.
• Advise engineers on vegetation clearance needs and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in earth science/forestry/natural resources

Job description

Portland General Electric in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Forester to join the Wildfire team. This role focuses on safety and contractor performance audits, planning vegetation clearance, and coordinating activities to reduce wildfire risk and protect the grid.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in earth science, forestry, natural resources, or related field, plus five+ years in utility tree work and vendor management. ISA Arborist Certification is required; Oregon pesticide license preferred.