Contract Utility Forester (ISA Arborist) | Richmond / Petersburg, VA

ACRT Services•Richmond, VA

47d•$20 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic and experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors for the Contract Utility Forester position. This role is ideal for entry-level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines, and with experience in these fields and line of work. The forester will perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines, submit inspection results with recommendations to clients, and plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. The role also involves discussing and negotiating line-clearance crew access issues and serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. The position requires travel throughout Virginia with some overnight travel.

Requirements

2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
ISA Arborist certification required
Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred
Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of 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.