Consulting Utility Forester (FT)

ACRT Apply at: time RegularAbout 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 the Role:The Consulting Utility Forester (CUF) 1 reports to the Senior Consulting Utility Forester at ACRT Inc. 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 Youll Do:Vegetation Inspecting & Management:Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth circuits using client continuity and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems and uses computers and associated software to perform property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client the issuance of work and track work outage investigations when and negotiate line-clearance crew access herbicide with storm restoration Trimming Assessments:Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree when the next tree trimming is post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or State Local & Organizational Compliance:Obtain permits from public agencies and documents with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management requested by the Senior CUF or Manager perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements law and regulations and applicable labor to all attendance and work hour work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or safety-related equipment such as hard hat safety vest safety glasses and exemplify ACRTs Guiding Build Upon New & Existing Relationships:Serve as a liaison between clients tree crews and client optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers peers and the working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal state and local governmental be required to participate in public presentations and duties as You:2 or 4 year degree in Forestry Horticulture Environmental Science or closely related field OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM Utility Vegetation Management experience have ISA Arborist computer skills including Microsoft Office working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not must be self-motivated organized production must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related must be able to work with stakeholders utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal demonstrate strong verbal and written communication -tasking and strong time management skills to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).Valid drivers license We Work:Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office. Benefits:Health and Safety:Group health plans including medical/prescription dental vision and a variety of other coverage options paid group life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance short and long term Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family :Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company Off:Paid Day paid time off for our 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 case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail 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 60-1.35(c)

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