Forester Roanoke VA

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry horticulture arboriculture environmental studies conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.

Our Foresters perform identification inspection and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Plan direct and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate lineclearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients tree crews and client customers. Travel throughout Virginia with some overnight travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 year or 4 year degree in forestry horticulture environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general RightofWay management Integrated Vegetation Management nursery work or timber cutting etc.
• Previous experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
• Candidate must be selfmotivated organized production oriented
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Multitasking and strong time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
• Valid drivers license required

Additional Information:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Shortand longterm disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle/fuel card for workrelated and commuting purposes
• Boot allowance program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Preemployment drug screening and background check required

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)