Consulting Utility Forester

ACRT is currently seeking an experienced forestry professional. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for a seasoned professional 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 line-clearance crew access issues; serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers.

• 2 to 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture or related field preferred

• Utility forestry experience preferred

• ISA Certified Arborist preferred

• ISA Utility Specialist preferred

• Traveling may be required

• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred

• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized and 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 driver's license required

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Group Life Insurance

• Optional Life Insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Vacation

• Holidays

• 401k with company match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company vehicle/gas card for work related and commuting purposes

• Boot Allowance Program

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule

• Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period

ACRT is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job…it’s your company!

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Forestry or related field

• Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)