Forestry Specialist | Apopka / Deland, FL

ACRT Services • DeLand, FL

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About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an energetic, experienced Forestry Specialist who enjoys working outdoors. The position is suited to experienced professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline, along with experience in these fields and line of work.

The Forestry Specialist identifies, inspects, and evaluates trees and brush along utility lines; submits inspection results and recommendations to clients; plans, directs, and coordinates assigned tree-clearance crew activities; discusses and negotiates crew access issues; and serves as a liaison among clients, tree crews, and client customers. The role involves independently managing a geographical area and its vegetation-related activities, working with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors, and performing work in varied terrain and inclement weather. Flexible scheduling, nights and weekends as needed, and some overnight travel are required.

The position is based in the Apopka / Deland, Florida area. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.

Requirements

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a 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.
• Able to work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multitasking ability and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather, with flexible schedules and availability nights and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous vegetation management experience is strongly preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification 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.
• Independently manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities.
• Work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree