Consulting Utility Forester 3

Position Summary

The Consulting Utility Forester 3 reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Pacific. This fully proficient role independently performs vegetation management inspections evaluations and work prescriptions along utility lines. The CUF 3is responsible formanaging routine vegetation management activities ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards and supporting contractor coordination.This role works primarily outdoors and requires strong technical knowledge independent decision-making and effective communication with clients contractors and stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Vegetation Inspecting & Management

• Independently patrol distribution and/or transmission circuits

• Identify inspect and evaluate trees and vegetation

• Prescribe tree trimming and removal workin accordance withclient standards

• Map circuits using client continuity lists

• Enter prescriptions and data into handheld devices and applicable systems

• Notify property owners and obtain necessary permissions when

• Track work progress and manage documentation efforts

• Perform outage investigations and document findings

Tree Trimming Assessments

• Audit tree trimming and removal work performed by contractors

• Evaluate quality and compliance of completed work

• Determinefuture trimming requirements and cycles

• Complete post-audit documentation and reporting

Maintain State Local & Organizational Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards

• Obtain permits from public agencies as

• Maintainaccuratedocumentation in client systems

• Follow all safety requirements laws and regulations

• Wear required PPE andfollow safety protocols at all times

• Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships

• Serve as a liaison between clients contractors and customers

• Coordinate with contractors to resolve access and work issues

• Maintain working relationships with internal teams clients and external stakeholders

• Communicate effectively with property owners and the public

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: Three (3) years of related arboricultural/vegetation management experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

• CPR/First Aid certification (prior to start)

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain)

• Experience with GIS or data collection tools

Desired Skills:

• Ability to independently perform vegetation inspections and prescribe work

• Strong knowledge of tree identification and growth rates

• Ability to interpret and apply client vegetation management standards

• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

• Ability to read and follow maps

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and manage workload

• Ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders

Competencies:

• Accountability

• Communication

• Quality

• Safety Focused

• Technical Acumen

This rolewould not be a good fit if:

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Perform independent fieldwork and make decisions

• Communicate with customers contractors and stakeholders

• Apply technical forestry knowledge in field conditions

Employee Training

• All employeesare required tocomplete safety training and company onboarding programs

• Additionaltraining may befor systems compliance and client standards

Drug Testing:

Drug testing is

Office

Employees will typically report directly to field locations using a company-provided vehicle and may not report to a physical office daily.

Additional:

Department & Division: Operations
Exempt Status*: Non-Exempt
Reports to**: Operations Manager

Works with Inside Company:

• Field personnel and leadership

• Corporate teams

Works with Outside Company:

• Utility clients

• Contractors

• Customers and public agencies

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environments with significant field time

• Exposure to weather terrain and vegetation conditions

Supervisor Responsibilities:

None

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk stand and work outdoors for extended periods

• Ability tolift upto 25lbs

• Ability tooperatea vehicle and field equipment

• Ability to wear required PPE

Travel Requirements:

Travel as needed based on project and client requirements

Salary Range Transparency:
For applicantsresidingin California the hourly rate for this role is $28.00 per hour.