Consulting Utility Forester​/Utility Arborist - North Region

Overview

Consulting Utility Forester/Utility Arborist - North Region. Atlas Field Services is actively scouting for Consulting Utility Foresters/Utility Arborists to join our team as full-time employees.

Location:

Pensacola, FL. We are looking to fill this role in the client's service area in Pensacola, FL.

Who we are:

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees and believe in your development. We value initiative, accountability, and innovation. We’re safety focused and committed to providing excellent vegetation management services. We’re transparent and respectful in our communication.

Who you are:
You are energetic, enjoy working outdoors, understand the demands of the space, and have experience in vegetation management and the utility space.

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• Utilize client systems and applications effectively.
• Assist with developed bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark work in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specifications and requirements.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.

Vegetation Management Arborist A – Utility Arborist I

• Degree in Forestry or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or extensive line cleaning work experience.
• Fully qualified to relieve client arborist.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist or quality arborist.
• Meets all requirements of Utility Arborist II and demonstrates leadership and initiative in the execution of work to support VM program objectives.

Vegetation Management Arborist B – Utility Arborist II

• ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree.
• Proficient in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes.
• A minimum of 1 year of utility line clearance experience or utility work planning experience.
• Meets all the requirements of a Utility Arborist III.

Vegetation Management Arborist C – Utility Arborist III

• Ability to easily learn applicable computer systems with basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems.
• Basic tree identification skills.
• Basic knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Basic knowledge of regional tree species, their growth rates, structural characteristics and failure characteristics.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or working knowledge of the following:

• Operating Systems & Devices:
  Proficiency with Apple operating systems (macOS, iOS, iPadOS) and mobile technology platforms, as well as Linux-based environments.
• Software & Platforms:
• Utility & Grid Software: GE GridOS, GE Intelligence, Asset Performance Management (APM), Proficy manufacturing software.
• Mapping & GIS: ESRI ArcGIS, Survey
  123, and other GIS-based field data collection tools.
• Work Management Systems: WMS platforms and workflows, including Operations & Maintenance (OM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM).
• Microsoft Office Suite:
  Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, Outlook, and Teams.

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Work alone in outdoor field environments; patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban settings; travel between sites; walking/hiking on varied surfaces; exposure to noise, dust, grease, weather, and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Primary functions require physical ability to…