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The Davey Tree Expert Company · 2 weeks ago

Consulting Utility Forester

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$19/hr - $24/hr

The Davey Resource Group, Inc. is focused and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power to their customers and maintain national security. The Consulting Utility Forester will contribute to vegetation management planning, utilize technology for safety and reliability, and coordinate with various teams to create customized solutions.

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Responsibilities

Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis

Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security

Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans

Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations

Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects

Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions

Qualification

GIS dataVegetation managementTree identificationProblem solvingOrganizational skillsTechnical innovationCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently

Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority

Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area

Valid Driver's License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle

Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates

Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing

Preferred

Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline

Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law

ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience

Benefits

Health, dental, vision & life insurance

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Employee referral Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.bonus program

Charitable matching gift program

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America.

Founded in 1880