Forester, Utility Vegetation Management

Published on: September 18, 2008

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ACRT Inc. Published: September 18, 2008
Skill Level
Entry Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration / Planning / Land Use

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Description

ACRT Inc. is currently seeking energetic entry-level and experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our field positions are ideal for entry-level professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and seasoned professionals with experience in these fields and line of work.

Responsibilities:

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 client customers.

Qualifications:

As a minimum, a Consulting Utility Forester shall have:

-At least 3 year's experience in California regulated line clearance tree trimming work or equivalent experience as determined by the PG&E Representative.
-The CUF shall exhibit the ability to work independently and shall have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
-It is highly desired that a CUF have an AA Degree in forestry, arboriculture or a related field. A CUF is required to become a Certified Arborist within 1-year and is preferably currently a Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester.
-At start of Work under this Contract, the CUF shall be fluent with the Contractor's work practices, proper arboricultural techniques and practices, proper integrated pest management practices, PG&E's VMDB and handheld computer, PG&E's Tree Trimming Specification, Pre-Inspection Specification and requirements, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Other Requirements:

-2-4 Degree or experience in Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, or related fields
-Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
-ISA Certification and vegetation management experience a plus, but not required
-Ability to work independently
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Valid Driver License

Compensation: Compensation based on experience and qualifications.

-Company Vehicle/Gas Card provided
-Excellent Benefits offered
-Automatically earn company stock after 1 yr. of service
-ACRT Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Employee Owned

For more information on ACRT, positions available and benefits offered, please visit our website.

To Apply:

Apply online or email resumes with position location in the subject line.

EEOE/AA/DFWP

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