Transmission Consulting Utility Forester - Corpus Christi, TX

The Davey Tree Expert Company • San Antonio, TX

395d • $47,840 - $60,320

About The Position

The Transmission Consulting Utility Forester position at Davey Resource Group involves working outdoors to manage vegetation for utility companies, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The role requires significant travel and offers opportunities for professional growth in the environmental and forestry consulting sectors.

Requirements

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
• Ability to travel overnight when necessary
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Transmission vegetation management experience
• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates
• Great communicator and team player
• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Work with American Electric Power (AEP) to address its forestry needs
• Manage transmission construction and rebuild projects throughout AEP East and West territories
• 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

• $23 - 29 per hour (dependent on experience, certifications and education)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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