Consulting Utility Forester - Full Time

Description We are currently looking to add a Consulting Utility Forester/Work Planner 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 Utility 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.
Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
Weekly Pay Cycle.
Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
Field Patrol Duties
Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
Associate or bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract)
Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification
Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
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.
Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.
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.
The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; 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., to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.
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.
EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.