Consulting Utility Forester | Hughesville, MD

About The Team

At ACRT we put safety first. Beyond that our culture always has been and always will be about one thing: people. Its about our employees our customers and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. Were the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm giving us the freedom to put our clients first. Were always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential preparing them for what their work throws at them.

About the Role

This position will play a key role in identifying inspecting and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans directs and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love of working outside excellent attention to detail and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

Duties include:

• Distribution and transmission ROW inspections and danger tree assessment
• Outage investigations
• Contractor oversite and audits (quality and safety)
• Coordinate with property owners
• Other duties based on utility request.
• Distribution and transmission ROW inspections and danger tree assessment
• Outage investigations
• Contractor oversite and audits (quality and safety)
• Coordinate with property owners
• Other duties based on utility request.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2- 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 Right-of-Way management Integrated Vegetation Management nursery work or timber cutting etc.)
• ISA Certified Arborist a Maryland Tree Expert and Maryland Pesticide Applicator or obtain the credentials within 12 months of award.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
• Candidate must be self-motivated 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
• Multi-tasking 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
• Short-and long-term disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
• Boot allowance program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required