Utility Forester

TRC Companies • NY-Clifton Park, NY

18h • $30 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking up to three Utility Foresters to join their Permitting, Planning and Licensing team. The Utility Forester will work on a contract for a Utility Company in the central New York State Region. The role will entail working with a team performing utility forestry inspection work on new and existing electric transmission rights-of-way (ROW) clearing projects. These positions are expected to be needed for several years. TRC invests in its employees and desires candidates who can combine high-level technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership. They focus on recruiting people who possess the flexibility to grow with TRC, in a way that works with their own personal interests, strengths and passion. TRC understands that a career is a journey rather than a destination and along the path chosen, they will strive to provide support, structure, and opportunities to help employees succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, forestry, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of utility forestry experience.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Experience in ROW projects.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
• Ability to make in-field decisions.
• Willingness and ability to work in ALL weather conditions.
• Ability to prepare and review clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous NY oversight in construction or operations and maintenance management experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Previous ROW vegetation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work outside in all weather.
• Walk long distances.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communications.
• Be a self-starter.
• Have strong attention to detail and permit understanding.
• Oversee clearing contractors.
• Communicate with host utility forestry and environmental staff.
• Mark danger/hazard trees.
• Enforce clearing contract specifications.
• Oversee permit compliance regarding all phases of vegetation removal.
• Meet with regulatory staff in the field.
• Operate in a closely knit team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level