Consulting Utility Arborist

Who You Are

You bring a seasoned, practical utility forestry background, with field-tested judgment developed through hands-on Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) experience. You're comfortable working independently across varied terrain and program areas, and you understand that demonstrated field experience carries more weight in this role than formal certifications alone.

You bring a seasoned, practical utility forestry background, with field-tested judgment developed through hands-on Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) experience. You're comfortable working independently across varied terrain and program areas, and you understand that demonstrated field experience carries more weight in this role than formal certifications alone.

• A seasoned, practical utility forestry background, with hands-on field experience weighted more heavily than formal certifications.
• Minimum 3 years of Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) experience; 5+ years preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist designation and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) are preferred but not required.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.

The Consulting Utility Arborist provides field oversight across all of the clients service territory as assigned and supports the following program areas:

• Field oversight of the Tree Risk Assessment program implementation
• Field oversight of the hazard tree planners and supplemental programs
• Field oversight of Distribution, Transmission and other Fuel Management programs
• Contractor crew safety observations
• Contractor workforce work audits for planning and trimming contractors
• Emergent tasks as assigned by the client (customer tickets, operations support, etc.)
• Providing feedback on program guidelines and recommending process improvements
• Technology implementation support and promoting user adoption within the contract workforce
• Quality control/field validation of newly acquired remote sensing data for vegetation encroachments
• Capital project management and cost estimation in support of non-routine vegetation management utility operations

• Document information related to the client's vegetation management program
• Communicate regularly with the client, contractors, landowners, and the public
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes and maintains positive public relations
• Perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with applicable safety requirements, laws, and regulations
• Complete other special assignments as agreed upon by the clients Field Supervisors and Specialist teams, and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Must possess strong tree identification skills and the ability to read maps
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, the ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently, outdoors, in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must be skilled with technology and possess strong computer, tablet, and smartphone proficiency
• Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

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

Employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; extensive vehicle operation and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city…