Herbicide Specialist

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is actively seeking a self‑motivated, organized, and dedicated individual to join our team as an Herbicide Specialist. The selected candidate will be working out of our Raleigh, North Carolina office.

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Work Site: On Site
Req : 219490
Salary: $45,000–$50,000

• Lead herbicide efforts for a variety of public and private clients for treatment of invasive species on mitigation sites, energy facilities, defense facilities, and public property.
• Assist in wetland delineation and mitigation site monitoring, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and technical report writing.
• Maintain a valid NC Pesticide license or obtain one within six months of hire date.
• Experience in wetland delineation and native plant identification is preferred.

• Associate’s degree in forestry, environmental science, wetlands, ecology, or a related field.
• Valid NC Pesticide License or ability to obtain one within six months.
• Additional pesticide licenses in SC, GA, TN, and/or VA strongly desired.
• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Word/Excel/Google Docs, etc.).
• Comfortable using a backpack sprayer and working outdoors in woods under difficult field conditions.
• Experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS Pro preferred.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job‑specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee‑owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:
  Send‑A‑Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada.

We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry‑leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you  learn more, visit

Equal Opportunity Employer – The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Permanent

Full Time

Up to 75%