Consulting Utility Forester
About The Position
Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join their team. This role involves vegetation management planning and analysis for major electric utility providers, utilizing innovative technology and practices to ensure safe and reliable power delivery. The position requires inspecting and assessing vegetation in right-of-ways, identifying tree and brush control needs, and collecting data using hand-held computers. The Forester will also coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to develop customized solutions. Davey Resource Group is an employee-owned company with a strong focus on community partnership, safety, and client service.
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.
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.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision & life insurance, available day 1.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Scholarship program for employees and families.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
