Consulting Utility Forester

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Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr

We are currently looking to add a Consulting Utility Forester 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.

Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 of Employment benefits:
  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.

• Pre‑Patrol Preparation — Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites — Identify endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Field Patrol Duties — Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards; classify prescribed work; conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates; mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions per Client directives and ISA/ANSI standards.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement — Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries; communicate work plans to owners, agencies, and organizations; obtain permissions for vegetation work; provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Vegetation Management & Compliance — Recommend sustainable strategies using IVM principles; audit contractor work for compliance; investigate tree‑related outages and document findings; address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordination & Safety — Coordinate non‑routine work with stakeholders and contractors; report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately; follow all safety protocols; operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Additional Responsibilities — Participate in storm and emergency response as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

• 2‑3 years of UVM experience with a Forestry related degree, or 3‑5 years of UVM experience without related degree.
• ISA Certification (required).
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree‑related green industry.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Proficiency with common computer applications; ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology, Microsoft Suite, and an iPhone.
• Ability to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem‑solving and multi‑tasking abilities, and attention to detail.

• Being bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.

Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors near power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment.

The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; walk up to 10 miles per day; stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp; lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 60 lbs.; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; communication…