Work Planner/Consulting Forester

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, dental, vision insurance

8 paid holidays

401K, sick time and vacation accrual

Paid maternity leave

Weekly pay cycle

Performance incentive program

Boot and clothing program

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Work Planner/Consulting Forester to join our vegetation management team. The role emphasizes safety, field operations, and strong stakeholder communication in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include driving to sites, surveying ROW vegetation, recording data, and supporting emergency response when needed. Experience with GIS and Microsoft tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable working alone outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report safety hazards and incidents.
• Drive safely to work sites and hike up to 10 miles per day.
• Inspect vegetation work and document findings.
• Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.
• Communicate with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Ability to work alone

Outdoor work stamina

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone ecosystem

Job description

We are currently looking to add a Work Planner/Consulting Forester to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics. Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Consulting Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K, sick time and vacation accrual.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Performance Incentive and Referral Bonus Program.
• Company-sponsored Boot and Clothing Program.
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
• Benefit eligibility, enrollment timing, waiting periods, and plan availability may vary based on position, employment status, and other applicable requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Safety & Compliance

• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Follow AMS safety standards, including safe driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention protocols.
• Promote AMS values in daily actions and encourage others to do the same.

Field Operations

• Safely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way (up to 10 miles/day).
• Inspect and document vegetation work (pruning/removal) at customer properties.
• Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.
• Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Address customer concerns and complaints regarding vegetation work promptly.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Maintain positive public relations through professional conduct.

Emergency Response & Other Responsibilities

• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (ROW's) and drive for extended periods of time.
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:

• ISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Working Environment

Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include: in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.

Physical

The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Company Overview

ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

AMS is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.