Utility Forester

TRC Companies • NY-Clifton Park, NY

20h • $62,000 - $104,000 • 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

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
• Strong attention to detail and permit understanding
• Overseeing clearing contractors
• Communicating with host utility forestry and environmental staff
• Marking danger/hazard trees
• Enforcing clearing contract specifications
• Oversee permit compliance regarding all phases of vegetation removal
• Meeting with regulatory staff in the field
• Operating 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)
• A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for all full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence for all employees, including part-time

What This Job Offers

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