Consulting Utility Forester | Vero Beach, FL

ACRT Services • Vero Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic, experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. The Consulting Utility Forester position is suited to entry-level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline, as well as relevant experience. Foresters identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines; submit inspection results and recommendations to clients; plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree-clearance crews; discuss and negotiate crew access issues; and serve as liaisons among clients, tree crews, and client customers. The role requires independent management of a geographical area and vegetation-related activities, and work across varied terrain and in inclement weather. Flexible schedules, including nights and weekends as needed, may be required. A valid driver's license is required. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in forestry or a related field, or 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-motivation, organization, and a production-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage 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.

Nice To Haves

• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Experience 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 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.
• Independently manage a geographical area and its 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