Consulting Utility Forester 3

Vacancy Details

The Consulting Utility Forester 3 position is open at ACRT Pacific, LLC.

About the Role

This role is a full-time regular position that reports to the Operations Manager. The CUF 3 is responsible for performing vegetation management inspections, evaluations, and work prescriptions along utility lines, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards, and coordinating with contractors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Veteration Inspecting & Management
• Independently patrol distribution and/or transmission circuits
• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation
• Prescribe tree trimming and removal work in accordance with client standards
• Map circuits using client continuity lists
• Enter prescriptions and data into handheld devices and applicable systems
• Notify property owners and obtain necessary permissions when required
• Track work progress and manage documentation efforts
• Perform outage investigations and document findings
• Tree Trimming Assessments
• Audit tree trimming and removal work performed by contractors
• Evaluate quality and compliance of completed work
• Determine future trimming requirements and cycles
• Complete post-audit documentation and reporting
• Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
• Obtain permits from public agencies as required
• Maintain accurate documentation in client systems
• Follow all safety requirements, laws, and regulations
• Wear required PPE and follow safety protocols at all times
• Build Upon New & Existing Relationships
• Serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, and customers
• Cookordinate with contractors to resolve access and work issues
• Maintain working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with property owners and the public

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Three (3) years of related arboricultural/vegetation management experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• CPR/First Aid certification (required prior to start)
• Preferred Qualifications
• ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with GIS or data collection tools
• Desired Skills
• Ability to independently perform vegetation inspections and prescribe work
• Strong knowledge of tree identification and growth rates
• Ability to interpret and apply client vegetation management standards
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders
• Competencies
• Accountability
• Communication
• Quality
• Safety Focused
• Technical Acumen
• What Not to Have
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Perform independent fieldwork and make decisions
• Communicate with customers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Apply technical forestry knowledge in field conditions

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $28.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.