Forestry Specialist | Apopka / Deland, FL

ACRT • Deland, FL

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About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional who enjoys working outdoors for a Forestry Specialist role in Apopka or Deland, Florida. The position is suited to professionals with an educational background and experience in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines. The specialist identifies, inspects, and evaluates trees and brush along utility lines, submits inspection results and recommendations to clients, coordinates assigned tree-clearance crews, addresses crew access issues, and serves as a liaison among clients, tree crews, and client customers.

The role requires working independently while managing a geographic area and its vegetation-related activities. The specialist must work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors. Work may involve varied terrain and inclement weather, flexible schedules with nights and weekends as needed, and some overnight travel. A valid driver's license is required. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.

Requirements

• A two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, 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-motivated, organized, and production-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a geographic 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, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Vegetation management experience is strongly preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification is preferred.
• Experience with GIS-integrated data collection software and hardware is 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.
• Manage a geographic area for vegetation-related activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group life insurance and optional life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Vacation and 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 stated vesting schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree