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ACRT · 2 days ago

Consulting Utility Forester | Morristown, NJ

Morristown, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$18/hr - $24/hr

1+ years exp

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic experienced professionals for the Consulting Utility Forester position. The role involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines, coordinating tree clearance activities, and serving as a liaison between clients and tree crews.

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Responsibilities

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

Create detailed plans for hazard tree mitigation along utility ROWs

Help the utility with special vegetation management projects throughout the system

Qualification

Forestry degreeVegetation management experienceISA arborist certificationGIS software experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizedInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime management skillsSelf-motivated

Required

2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)

Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented

Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities

Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skill

Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill

Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required

Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)

Valid driver's license required