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SANTEE COOPER

FORESTER

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Combines forestry expertise, natural resources management, property acquisition, and Geographic ... Works closely with engineering, environmental, land services, operations, contractors, and property ...

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY · On-site

... forestry activities. - Consult with engineers, developers, and contractors on a regular basis ... Perform field inspections to assess contract compliance and work outcomes. - Review permit ...

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY · On-site

... forestry activities. - Consult with engineers, developers, and contractors on a regular basis ... Perform field inspections to assess contract compliance and work outcomes. - Review permit ...

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

$55 - $75/hr

... contract execution and compliance monitoring). * Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines ... A bachelor's degree in forestry, Forest Management, Forest Engineering or Forest Operations ...

New

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY

$40 - $101/hr

... forestry activities. - Consult with engineers, developers, and contractors on a regular basis ... Perform field inspections to assess contract compliance and work outcomes. - Review permit ...

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

... forestry activities. -Consult with engineers, developers, and contractors on a regular basis ... Perform field inspections to assess contract compliance and work outcomes. -Review permit ...

City of New York

Forester

Flushing, NY · On-site

$40 - $101/hr

... forestry activities. - Consult with engineers, developers, and contractors on a regular basis ... Perform field inspections to assess contract compliance and work outcomes. - Review permit ...

Portland General Electric Company

Forester

Portland, OR · On-site

Ensures contract crew performance meets PGE standards and specifications. * Continually analyzes ... engineering with capital job vegetation clearance needs and problems. * Represents PGE's Forestry ...

City of Burbank, CA

URBAN FORESTER

Burbank, CA · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Forestry Opening Date: 05/22/2026 Closing Date: Continuous OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT Open to all ... Ability to read blueprints; manage and negotiate contracts; assess customer needs and make ...

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FORESTER

SANTEE COOPER

Moncks Corner, SC • On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate acquisition of new utility easements and property rights for transmission and distribution projects.

  • Maintain and update GIS databases related to utility rights-of-way, easements, vegetation management, and utility assets.

  • Conduct timber cruises, monitor contractor performance, and perform field data collection to support land management and infrastructure projects.

Santee Cooper rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Position Description:
Combines forestry expertise, natural resources management, property acquisition, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support land management programs, right-of-way acquisition, easement management, and capital improvement projects. Works closely with engineering, environmental, land services, operations, contractors, and property owners to acquire and maintain utility rights-of-way while utilizing GIS technology to support planning, analysis, and asset management.
Essential Job Tasks:
  • Coordinate acquisition of new utility easements and property rights for transmission and distribution projects.
  • Meet with landowners to explain projects, negotiate easement agreements, and resolve property concerns.
  • Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, appraisers, title companies, and legal counsel during the acquisition process.
  • Plans timber harvests to generate revenue, enhance wildlife habitat, maintain forest health, and to remove timber for infrastructure expansion.
  • Administers contracts for timber harvesting, reforestation and herbicide applications as needed to provide forest sustainability and improved productivity.
  • Monitors contractor performance for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
  • Conducts timber cruises for the acquisition of transmission line easements and parcels for electrical infrastructure.
  • Maintains and update GIS databases related to utility rights-of-way, easements, vegetation management, and utility assets.
  • Produces maps, exhibits, and reports to support engineering, construction, and operations.
  • Performs spatial analysis to identify vegetation risks, property ownership, and maintenance priorities.
  • Collects field data using GPS and mobile GIS applications. Administers the Wildlife Management Area Agreement with SCDNR to provide multiple resource management on Santee Cooper's lands and provide public recreational opportunities.
  • Administers several agricultural leases and hunt leases to generate additional revenues.
  • Inspects forested and undeveloped lands for operational planning and to prevent/control trespass and property abuse issues.
  • Conducts prescribed burns and controls wildfires on Santee Cooper properties.
  • Coordinates with South Carolina Forestry Commission and rural fire departments as needed.
  • Develops and implements management plans on undeveloped property as needed for the FERC License and other environmental plans.

*Will consider Forester II or III
Position Requirements:
Forester II
  • Bachelors degree in Forestry + 3 years of vegetation maintenance experience on electrical rights-of-way.
  • Vegetation management experience utilizing herbicides on electrical rights-of-way preferred.
  • Must acquire a South Carolina Pesticide Applicators License (Category 5 & 6) within six (6) months from date of hire and be registered with the State Board of Registration for Foresters.

Compensation Information:
$60,470 - $75,580 (min. - mid.)
Forester III
  • Bachelors degree in Forestry + 5 years of vegetation maintenance experience on electrical rights-of-way.
  • Must have vegetation management experience utilizing herbicides on electrical rights-of-way.
  • Must have a South Carolina Pesticide Applicators License (Category 5 & 6) and be registered with the State Board of Registration for Foresters.

Compensation Information:
$75,500 - $94,350 (min. - mid.)

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