Utility Forester Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Vegetation Inspecting & Management

• Identify and inspect local trees demonstrating an understanding of growth rates

• Map out circuits using client continuity lists

• Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors

• Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties

• Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications

• Manage the issuance of work and track work progress

• Perform outage investigations, when necessary

• Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues

• Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives

• Perform role of vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested

Tree Trimming Assessments

• Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming

• Determine when the next tree trimming is required

• Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator

Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance

• Conduct training on proper quality assessments

• Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work

• Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards

• As requested, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements

• Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements

• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others

• Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc

• Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles

• Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships

• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

• Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company

• Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies

• May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree in Forestry in Forestry, Natural Resources, Biology or related field

or

• Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED2 years of utility vegetation management experience. ISA Utility Specialist Credential and state issues Pesticide license is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Forestry or a related field

• Experience: 3 years of utility vegetation management experience

Desired Skills:

• Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite

• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates

• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions

• Strong understanding of FAC-003

• Proven ability and knowledge of project management

This role would not be a good fit if:

• You do not enjoy working independently

• You do not enjoy working outdoors

• You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle

• You are not comfortable interacting with customers via phone calls and email on a consistent basis

Drug Testing:

• Drug testing is required

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