Work Planner, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care

We are currently looking to add a Work Planner to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast‑paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with Arbor Metrics (AMS).

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 of Employment:
  Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full‑Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long‑term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full‑Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Follow AMS safety standards, including safe driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention protocols.
• Promote AMS values in daily actions and encourage others to do the same.

• Safely drive to work sites and hike rights‑of‑way (up to 10 miles/day).
• Inspect and document vegetation work (pruning/removal) at customer properties.
• Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.
• Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.

• Address customer concerns and complaints regarding vegetation work promptly.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Maintain positive public relations through professional conduct.

• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/walk Right‑of‑Ways (ROWs) and drive for extended periods of time.
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem‑solving and multi‑tasking abilities, and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.

• ISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation;

exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.

Arbor Metrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.

Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test and a criminal background check.

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

AMS is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. EOE / AA :
Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled.