Consulting Utility Forester Columbus, OH

ACRT, Inc.

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 communications 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 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 uses 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

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 documents work

Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards

As requested by the Senior CUF or Manager, 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

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 closely related fieldORhigh school diploma plus two y