Consulting Utility Forester

Davey Resource Group•Marquette, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join their team. This role involves using GIS/GPS software to design vegetation management for transmission lines, responding to work requests, and resolving property owner issues. The Forester will maintain relationships with utility project managers, provide guidance to contracted tree companies, and perform field inspections to ensure compliance with vegetation management specifications. Additionally, the role includes performing tree-related outage investigations for storm response and working in rural areas for mapping projects. A strong emphasis is placed on participating in a robust safety culture through daily job briefings and proper vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
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.
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.
Working knowledge of overhead construction types, able to identify basic equipment and have general understanding and knowledge of the operation of transmission and distribution facilities.
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

Use GIS/GPS software to design vegetation management for transmission lines on a cyclical maintenance schedule.
Respond to work requests, questions, and resolve property owner refusals and complaints within the authority provided by the Utility.
Maintain a relationship with project managers of the utility company to fulfill their desired needs for customer reliability.
Administer required guidance to contracted tree companies as it relates to implementing vegetation management specifications.
Perform field inspections of vegetation management work completed by tree crews and post-circuit inspections of rework to assure compliance.
Perform tree-related outage investigations for storm response.
Work in rural, often secluded areas of the right-of-way to fulfill mapping projects.
Participate within a strong safety culture by completing daily job briefings, assuring proper maintenance of vehicles and reporting to managers any close calls or safety observations/concerns.