Consulting Utility Forester

Davey Tree Expert•Hurricane, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join their team in Hurricane, WV. This is an on-site, full-time, permanent position with a pay rate of $19-$25/hour, working 40 hours a week. As part of one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, you will contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis for major electric utility providers, utilizing innovative technology and practices to ensure safe and reliable power delivery. The role involves inspecting vegetation in right-of-ways, identifying tree and brush control needs, documenting work with hand-held computers, and coordinating with project managers and vegetation crews.

Requirements

Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.
Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
Utility Right of way vegetation experience, tree crew foreman experience or other related experience
ISA certification, ISA Utility Specialist

Responsibilities

Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security.
Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.