Forestry Consultant

ACRT is seeking a highly skilled Forestry Consultant to join our team. As a Forestry Consultant, you will be responsible for performing identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.

• Tree Identification and Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of trees and brush along utility lines to identify potential hazards and develop recommendations for removal or pruning.
• Client Communication: Communicate inspection results and recommendations to clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Team Leadership: Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues with clients, tree crews, and client customers.
• GIS Data Collection: Utilize GIS integrated data collection software/hardware to collect and analyze data related to tree and brush management.

• Education: 2-year or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or a related field.
• Skills: Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware.
• Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, organized, production-oriented, and able to work independently and manage a geographical area for all vegetation-related activities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line clearance vendors.
• Physical Demands: Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather, with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license required.

• Employee Ownership: ACRT is 100% employee-owned, offering a unique opportunity for employees to become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period.
• Benefits Package: Excellent benefits for employee-owners and their families, including medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company Vehicle: Company vehicle and fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes.
• Boot Allowance Program: Boot allowance program for employees.
• ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan with a great vesting schedule.