Consulting Utility Forester

About the role

We are currently looking to add a Consulting Utility Forester to our team at ArborMetrics. This role involves working outdoors, independently, and in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with trees and vegetation, be adaptable, and have a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and vegetation; organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Field Patrol Duties: Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards; conduct Tree Risk Assessments based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles; mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights; communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations; obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Vegetation Management & Compliance: Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles; audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications; investigate tree-related outages and document findings; address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordination & Safety: Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors; report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately; follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans; operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Additional Responsibilities: Participate in storm and emergency response as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract).
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
• Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties.
• Ability to carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags).
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public.
• Ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction.
• Ability to operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Skills

• Desire to learn.
• Ability to adapt.
• Commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave. Paid Sick Time. Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.