Consulting Utility Forester | North Port, FL

ACRT • North Port, FL

23h

About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an energetic, experienced professional who enjoys working outdoors. This position is suited to entry-level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline, and experience in these fields or line of work. The role involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines; submitting inspection results and recommendations to clients; planning, directing, and coordinating assigned tree-clearance crews; discussing and negotiating crew access; and serving as a liaison among clients, tree crews, and client customers. Pay is $21 to $27 per hour, based on experience and certifications. The position requires work across varied terrain and in inclement weather, with flexible schedules and availability for nights and weekends as needed. A company vehicle and fuel card are provided for work-related and commuting purposes.

Requirements

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a closely related field, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience. The high school diploma/GED requirement may be waived for five years of related experience.
• Competent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, organized, and production-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a geographical area for vegetation-related activities.
• Ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather, with flexible schedules and availability for nights and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Experience working with GIS-integrated data collection software or hardware preferred, but not required.
• Educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate 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.
• Manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group life insurance and optional life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Vacation and holidays.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company vehicle and fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes.
• Boot allowance program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a vesting schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree