Consulting Utility Forester

Davey Resource Group•Baltimore, MD

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Take ownership of your future. Grow your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services. What You'll Do 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

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
Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority
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

Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline
Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law
ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience

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

The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science
A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone
$19 - 24 per hour based on qualifications and experience
Upon completion of a probationary period you’ll be eligible for the following benefits including:
Health, dental, vision & life insurance
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Employee referral
Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.bonus program
Charitable matching gift program
Paid time off and paid holidays