Utility Forester - temp

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.

Our Foresters 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. 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right‑of‑Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)

Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required

Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)

Medical

Dental

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Short- and long‑term disability

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule

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. 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.