Forester jobs in Rockford, IL

Forester manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Forester is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Forester performs a variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages exempt and nonexempt employees. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Consulting Utility Forester (FT)
  • CN Utility Consulting
  • Rockford, IL FULL_TIME
  • As our next Consulting Utility Forester, you’re on your way to the open road and traveling the trails! We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. As a Consulting Utility Forester, you’ll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility right-of-way. In this role, your office is the great outdoors!

    CNUC is an employee-owned company with a strong commitment to recruiting and developing the best talent in the utility vegetation management industry. As our company continues to expand across the country and beyond, new career opportunities become available.

    Working for CNUC could be your next great job if:  
    • You love talking to new people, being outside, and working independently.
    • You have strong problem-solving skills and pay close attention to detail.
    • You’re willing to learn. We provide ongoing training and assistance in obtaining industry-related certifications.
    Perks of Working at CNUC:
    • Health, Dental, and Vision; coverage begins on the start date.
    • Vacation/Sick/Holiday time off.
    • ESOP/401k.
    • Advancement opportunities.
    • Company vehicle & fuel card.
    • ISA Arborist Certification/Continuing education assistance.
    • Clothing allowance.
    • Gym membership reimbursement.
    Responsibilities: 
    • Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals.
    • Conduct tree and brush inventories.
    • Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
    • Plan work for tree contractors.
    • Manage data.
    • Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
    • Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
    • Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
    • Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
    • Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

    Requirements:
    • Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
    • Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
    • Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer.
    • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent customer service skills are a priority.
    • Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
    • Proficient in map navigation skills.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus).

    In order to move forward in the process, we require you to complete an application on our careers page. Please follow the below link to submit an application:

    Consulting Utility Forester | Rockford, IL

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Consulting Utility Forester (FT)
  • CN Utility Consulting
  • Rockford, IL FULL_TIME
  • As our next Consulting Utility Forester, you’re on your way to the open road and traveling the trails! We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside,...
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Gear Inspector
  • Forest City Gear
  • Roscoe, IL
  • Support production to ensure proper standards and procedures are followed while reducing scrap. Inspection of incoming, ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Medicine, Med/Peds or Internal Medicine Physician in Cherry Valley, Illinois
  • OSF HealthCare
  • Cherry Valley, IL
  • Overview JOB SPECIFICS: Join a busy, Family Medicine practice! Immediate panel of patients established Support of 2 full...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Nurse Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
  • American Mobile Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL
  • JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN) StartDate: 5/20/2024 Available Shif...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Nurse Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
  • American Mobile Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL
  • JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN) StartDate: 5/13/2024 Available Shift...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist
  • Burch Dental
  • Rockford, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Are you sick of sharpening, using old dull scalers and ultrasonic tips? Then apply to Bu...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Veterinarian
  • Hononegah Animal Hospital
  • Roscoe, IL
  • Hononegah Animal Hospital is adding a veterinarian to our team! We have been developing long-lasting friendships with pe...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,562 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Rockford, IL
  • Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Rockford, Illinois. J...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,216-1,400 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Rockford, IL
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in ROCKFORD, Illinois. Job Description...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...
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Income Estimation for Forester jobs
$61,330 to $91,886
Rockford, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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What does a Forester do?

Forester in Beaumont, TX
A forester is a career professional that specializes in forests and are employed for a variety of purposes.
December 23, 2019
Forester in Cedar Rapids, IA
Foresters manage forests to provide a variety of objectives including direct extraction of raw material, outdoor recreation, conservation, hunting and aesthetics.
February 07, 2020
Forester in Davenport, IA
Foresters share ideas and develop plans with other agencies, as well as with citizens' action groups.
January 06, 2020
With the gradual rise in global pollution over the years ensuring carbon sequestration, air quality and maintaining a proper biodiversity have all come under the jurisdiction of foresters.
February 14, 2020