Forester | Houston, TX

Job Overview ACRT, Inc. Full time Regular ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. Responsibilities Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines. Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations. Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. Discuss and negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues. Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. Minimum Qualifications 2–year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or a closely related field. OR high school diploma plus 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (e.g., general Right‑of‑Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting). Valid driver's license. Pre‑employment drug screening and background check required. Preferred Qualifications Vegetation management experience. ISA Certified Arborist. Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware. Self‑motivated, organized, production oriented. Comfortable working independently and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities. Excellent interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills. Multi‑tasking and strong time management skills. Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed). Additional Information Pay is $20 to $26 an hour, based on experience. Medical, dental, vision, group life insurance. Optional life insurance. Short‑ and long‑term disability. Vacation, holidays. 401(k). Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Company vehicle/fuel card for work‑related and commuting purposes. Boot allowance program. ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr