Consulting Utility Forester

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Longview, TX

130d • $18 - $27

About The Position

Davey Resource Group, a Davey company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Requirements

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented
• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates
• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Great communicator and team player
• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
• Clean DMV driving record
• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads
• Ability to travel overnight when necessary
• Minimum of 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)

Responsibilities

• Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation
• Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property
• Work with tree crews to ensure understanding and adherence to work prescriptions
• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

Benefits

• $18 - 27 per hour (dependent on experience, education and certifications)
• Group health plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off
• Payroll savings plan
• Charitable matching gift program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Educational Scholarship
• Davey Family Scholarship
• 20% discount on all Davey services
• Cell phone discounts
• Vehicle purchase discount program
• Plus, so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree