What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Utility Forester (FT) position at ACRT, Inc.?
ACRT, Inc.
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Please Apply at:
https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Consulting-Utility-Forester---Southern-Maryland_R6399
About The Team:
At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re 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 communication 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 requests.
- 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 requests.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or a closely related field OR instead of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or another related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
- Vegetation management experience preferred
- ISA Certified Arborist is preferred
- 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 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)
- A valid driver's 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 checks required
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.
Salary Range Transparency:
For applicants residing in Maryland,, the salary range for this role is from $28 min to $30 max.
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)
Salary : $28 - $30
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