Consulting Utility Forester | North Port, FL

ACRT Services • North Port, FL

1d • $21 - $27

About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic, experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. The Consulting Utility Forester role is suitable for entry-level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline, and relevant experience in these fields or line of work. The position involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines; submitting inspection results and recommendations to clients; coordinating tree-clearance crews; addressing crew access issues; and serving as a liaison among clients, tree crews, and client customers.

The role pays $21 to $27 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Employees must be able to work independently while managing vegetation-related activities across a geographic area, communicate effectively with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors, and work in varied terrain and inclement weather. Flexible scheduling is required, including availability for nights and weekends as needed. A valid driver’s license is required. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.

Requirements

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a closely related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience. The high school diploma/GED requirement may be waived with five years of related experience.
• Competent computer skills, including 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.
• Multitasking 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 and hardware preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Vacation
• 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