Transmission Utility Forester Supervisor

Transmission Utility Forester Supervisor

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We are currently seeking a Transmission Utility Forester Supervisor to join our team. We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors and value the freedom of working independently. If you enjoy a fast‑paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS.

• Perform safety oversight of contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards during all vegetation‑clearing activities.
• Work on transmission substation bare ground and mow projects.
• Assist in the planning and creation of the vegetation‑clearing scope of work to account for all NERC and utility right‑of‑way standards and expectations.
• Contact property owners to discuss and obtain the required written permission to perform vegetation work where necessary.
• Perform and document quality assurance (QA) inspections on contractor’s work for compliance with scope of work, as well as the utilities and industry’s specifications.
• Conduct hazard tree assessments.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all relevant utility and environmental standards and expectations.
• Complete work summaries, updated QA reports and progress report updates weekly with a high level of detail.
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
• Willingness to work storm duty following catastrophic weather events that affect the Utility.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 1‑3 years prior experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, or tree‑related green industry.
• Prior experience within UVM.
• Local tree identification skills.
• Must have strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, the ability to multi‑task, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent AMS and its services professionally and positively.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Must be self‑motivated, and able to work independently, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work safely and independently in remote areas with limited supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately read maps and judge spatial distances.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred.
• ISA Arborist Certification is a plus.
• Prior experience with GIS Mapping Programs is a plus.
• Having a strong team mentality, work ethics, and sense of pride in your work is a plus.
• Familiarity with powerline nomenclature and construction is a plus.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Industry competitive pay.
• 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.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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,…