Consulting Utility Forester (FT)

ACRT, Inc.

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About The Team:

At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.

About the Role:

The Consulting Utility Forester (CUF) 1 reports to the Senior Consulting Utility Forester at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

What You’ll Do:

Vegetation Inspecting & Management:

Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates

Map circuits using client continuity lists

Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits, and prescribe 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 negotiates line-clearance crew access issues

Perform herbicide audits

Assist with storm restoration efforts

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:

Obtain permits from public agencies and document work.

Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards.

As requested by the Senior CUF or Manager, perform all necessary duties in an emergency. response in accordance with all safety requirements, laws and regulations, and applicable labor agreements.

Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements.

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

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

Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles.

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.

About You:

2 or 4 year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a closely related field,OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM experience.

Vegetation management experience preferred.

Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience working with GIS-integrated data collection software/hardware preferred, but not required.

Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production 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 skills.

Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Multi-tasking and strong time management skills are required

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

Valid driver's license required

Where We Work:

Employees will take their company-provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.

Benefits:

Health and Safety:

Group health plans include medical/prescription, dental, vision, and a variety of other coverage options offered

The company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match

The company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement:

Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Time Off:

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Veterans Day is paid time off for our veterans

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About ACRT, Inc.:

PROVIDING INDEPENDENT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADESAt ACRT, we’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, and our independence allows us to put our clients first.As part of that independence, ACRT always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. People are so important to us that we’ve made it our key strategic mission. We believe that happy employees make happy customers. This formula will enable us to grow and secure our future.Here is some insight on our approach, our history, and what our customers say about us.YOUR NEW CAREER BEGINS HERE! Working with ACRT will make a positive impact on your career. Click the link below to start your search at :

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