Consulting Utility Forester

Glade Spring, VA – on-site role.

About the role

Take ownership of your future with one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation. Davey Resource Group, Inc. offers a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.

You will utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security.

Responsibilities

• Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
• Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, and support IVM projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given priority.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area (up to 25%).
• Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Ability to identify local tree species and growth rates.
• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Utility Right of Way vegetation experience, tree crew foreman experience, or other related experience.
• Preferred: ISA certification, ISA Utility Specialist.

Pay

$19–$25/hour, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Company vehicle for commuting purposes and cell phone.
• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance available day one.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Scholarship program for employees and families.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Discounted stock purchase options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.