Quality Control Contract Utility Forester

Iapetus Holdings LLC•Kilgore, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Quality Control Contract Utility Forester who is energetic and enjoys working outdoors. The position requires an understanding of the demanding nature of outdoor work and the necessary skills to perform the job effectively. The company is dedicated to employee growth and development, offering opportunities for advancement to those who show initiative. They maintain an entrepreneurial spirit with room for accountability and responsibility, encouraging innovation and new ideas. Safety is a paramount focus, ensuring excellence in service for vegetation management clients. The company values transparency and respect, fostering trust within the team and with clients.

Requirements

At least seven years of combined experience.
Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of field experience.
Associate degree with 5 years’ experience.
7 years of utility vegetation management experience.
Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field or equivalent education &/or experience.
Associate Degree in one of the same fields & a minimum of two (2) years of experience in utility vegetation management.
High school diploma with a minimum of six (6) years as a forester or other related position in the utility industry.
Learns company procedures while assisting senior foresters.
Performs inspections and contractor support under direct supervision.
Develops technical knowledge and field experience.
Good verbal, written communications, & computer skills.
Positive attitude/neat professional appearance.
Able to work outside in a safe, productive manner in all weather conditions.
Demonstrated ability to work safely & efficiently with minimal oversight.
Ability to travel & stay overnight.
Work effectively & professionally with people
1 Year Satisfactory Performance as a CUF1 or equivalent (for CUF2).
Performs all CUF I responsibilities with minimal supervision (for CUF2).
Possesses appropriate pesticide use certifications/licensing as required in the work jurisdiction (for CUF2 and CUF3).
Demonstrates increased initiative and independent decision-making (for CUF2).
Supports contractor coordination and project execution (for CUF2).
2 years of satisfactory performance as a CUF 2 or equivalent (for CUF3).
Independently manages assigned work activities (for CUF3).
Possesses ISA Certified Arborist certification (for CUF3).
1 year satisfaction performance as a CUF 3 or equivalent (for CUF4).
Meets all qualifications & skills of CUF 3 (for CUF4).
Proven understanding of utility vegetation management practices & components (for CUF4).
Oversees vegetation management activities within an assigned territory (for CUF4).
Manages contractor performance, work plans, budgets, and customer concerns (for CUF4).
Provides leadership while ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory standards (for CUF4).
Valid Driver's License.
Actively pursue appropriate pesticide use certifications/licensing as required in the work jurisdiction.
Actively pursue ISA arborist certification.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Senior level roles will also include the following: Responsible for overseeing vegetation management activities & budgets in an assigned territory with minimal oversight.
Under direction, monitor budgets, develop & manage forestry work plans.
Investigate property owner & customer concerns.
Monitor all vegetation management activities for contract compliance.

Responsibilities

Assist the company forester(s) with the overall vegetation management in an assigned territory.
Patrol & inspect electric utility right-of-way in order to determine appropriate management activities.
Assist in the investigation of property owner & customer concerns.
Assist in the monitoring of all vegetation management activities for contract compliance.
Assist with storm restoration or other emergency situations as directed by AEP.
Under direction, communicate work to be performed to the vegetation contractors.
Assist with random observations/inspections of vegetation crews for the purpose of observing & documenting work practices specifically related to safety compliance.
Conduct inspections of completed vegetation management work in order to ensure compliance to applicable guidelines &/or standards for vegetation clearances & work quality including follow-up entry of inspection data on applicable forms & in applicable computer systems.
Assume other duties & responsibilities as assigned
Responsible for overseeing vegetation management activities & budgets in an assigned territory with minimal oversight (Senior level roles).
Under direction, monitor budgets, develop & manage forestry work plans (Senior level roles).
Investigate property owner & customer concerns (Senior level roles).
Monitor all vegetation management activities for contract compliance (Senior level roles).