Consulting Utility Forester – ISA Certified

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Utility forester inspecting trees along utility lines and coordinating clearance crews. ACRT provides independent national vegetation-management consulting services for utility clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates
  • Map circuits using client continuity lists
  • Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work
  • Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescriptions into handheld computers or similar systems
  • Notify property owners about tree trimming/tree and brush removal work
  • Manage issuance of work and track work progress
  • Perform outage investigations when necessary
  • Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
  • Perform herbicide audits
  • Assist with storm restoration efforts
  • Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by contractors
  • Determine when the next tree trimming is required
  • Complete and forward post-audit forms
  • Obtain permits from public agencies and document work
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
  • Perform emergency response duties as requested
  • Conduct work safely and wear required safety equipment
  • Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
  • Maintain relationships with client personnel and governmental agencies
  • Participate in public presentations and meetings as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture or related field
  • Two years of related utility experience
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • Must have ISA Arborist certification
  • Employee will need to obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification as an Arborist within thirty (30) months upon being assigned as a CUF
  • Required to take an online safe driver course and safety training
  • Drug/alcohol testing is required
  • Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar software suite
  • Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
  • Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
  • Ability to read and follow maps
  • Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
  • Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions
  • Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is a plus
  • Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is a plus

Benefits:

  • Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered
  • Company paid group life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Short and long term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
  • Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
  • Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
  • Company vehicle and gas card
  • Meal and travel per diems (allowances)
  • Boot allowance
  • Certification reimbursement program
  • Qualified training opportunities
  • Company-provided vehicle