Transmission Utility Forester (Maintenance)
About the role
We are currently seeking a Transmission Utility Forester (Maintenance) to support Dominion Energy in Virginia. This is a field position, and candidates must have experience with environmental compliance in relation to land clearing and linear construction projects. We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in environmental compliance with AMS. Some of the most important characteristics of a Transmission Utility Forester (Maintenance) is that you are open-minded and able to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.
ArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) is a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, providing expertise and innovative solutions for environmental and construction oversight and vegetation management. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more. For more information visit our website www.arbormetrics.com
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of ROW clearing operations.
- Conduct Danger Tree assessments and supervise removals.
- Ensure safe and reliable electric service delivery to the public.
- Act as the subject matter expert regarding utility vegetation management (UVM), for clients, landowners, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure tree crews are following proper safety and arboricultural practices and procedures.
- Address customer concerns related to vegetation in and adjacent to utility easements.
- Negotiate with customers for tree removal as prescribed.
- Perform QA/QC inspections on completed vegetation management work.
- Identify vegetative threats to safe & reliable electric service and develop action plans to mitigate.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry OR one (1) year direct UVM experience.
- Solid, local tree identification skills.
- Ability to read maps.
- Willingness to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).
- The ability to travel throughout the region up to 100% during the work week.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
- Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement; 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); 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; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.