Consulting Utility Forester | Leesburg, FL

ACRT•Leesburg, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. Our Foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Requirements

4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 4 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.) or have ISA Arborist certification
Strong tree ID skills required
Ability to obtain ISA Arborist certification within 1 year
Ability to work independently in all weather conditions
Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production-oriented
Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
Valid driver's license required
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility vegetation management experience a plus
Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
Utility experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines
Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations
Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers