Consulting Utility Forester

Position Overview

Build Your Career Outdoors with an Employee-Owned Industry Leader!

What You'll Do

• Conducting vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way
• Identifying tree and brush management needs and recommending treatment plans
• Supporting Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) and environmental projects
• Using GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect and document field data
• Evaluating terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas
• Collaborating with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions
• Helping utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety

What We're Looking For

• Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area
• Knowledge of or ability to learn local tree species identification and growth patterns

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field
• Utility vegetation management or right-of-way experience
• Professional certifications such as: ISA Certified Arborist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Pesticide or herbicide applicator license (if required by state)

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Curious and eager to learn
• Team-oriented and solutions-focused
• Motivated to build a long-term career

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science
• A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone
• $20 - 24 per hour based on qualifications and experience

About Davey Resource Group

Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree Expert Company, is a national leader in natural resource consulting, environmental services, and utility vegetation management. Our teams include arborists, foresters, horticulturists, and environmental professionals committed to protecting the landscapes where we live and work.

Our Values

• Safety
• Integrity
• Expertise
• Leadership
• Stewardship
• Perseverance

Additional Information

• Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana), background check, and Social Security verification are required.
• Equal Opportunity Employer