Consulting Utility Forester | Santa Fe, NM

Eocene Environmental Group • Las Vegas, NM

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to support safe, sustainable vegetation management for utility clients. The role involves working outdoors with utility clients, property owners, contractors, and public agencies to protect people and infrastructure while managing vegetation. The position is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and may require outside travel, work in rugged terrain and inclement weather, and duty throughout emergencies or natural disasters.

The forester conducts vegetation inventories and hazard assessments, plans contractor work, collects and manages field data, checks database information and reports for accuracy, and enforces safety practices around work areas. The employee also carries and uses materials, tools, and equipment at job sites and maintains assigned trucks and equipment. Duties may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• A degree in forestry or a related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
• Proficiency in program specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Tree species identification skills, invasive species knowledge, and knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Ability to interact with staff and other stakeholders as required or directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• English reading, writing, and speaking skills sufficient to perform job duties and communicate with employees and vendors.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Proficiency in map navigation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software.

Nice To Haves

• ISA Arborist Certification.
• Previous utility vegetation management or preinspection experience.
• GIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning and removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data, including tree species, size, and distance from conductors.
• Validate data across database systems to ensure accurate reporting.
• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and use materials, tools, and equipment at work sites.
• Service trucks and keep trucks and other assigned equipment neat and orderly.
• Travel outside the area as required and serve during emergencies or natural disasters when required.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with team members sharing in company success.
• Career development support, including opportunities for certifications and continuing education.
• Company-provided vehicle for work use and job-site travel.
• Paid time off package, including vacation and personal wellness days.
• Recognized holidays, including standard and flexible days.
• Annual workwear allowance.
• Monthly reimbursement available for fitness memberships or wellness programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed