Transmission Utility Forester | Clearwater / St Petersburg, FL

ACRT Services•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic and experienced professionals for a Transmission Utility Forester position in Clearwater / St Petersburg, FL. This role is suitable for both entry-level and seasoned professionals with backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines. Foresters are responsible for the identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines, submitting inspection results and recommendations to clients. They also plan, direct, and coordinate tree clearance crews, negotiate access issues, and serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers. ACRT Services aims to engage the best people to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities, with a vision to be a leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, investing in its people through continuing education and fostering a positive, active workplace culture.

Requirements

Two-year or four-year forestry, natural resources, environmental science degree or equivalent OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM experience
High School diploma requirement can be replaced by 5 years of UVM experience
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

6 months Vegetation management experience 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