Consulting Utility Forester | Denver, CO
ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.
Our Foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; reduce the risk of wildfires through fire mitigation; perform tree risk assessments; and serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. This position specifically will be contracting for Xcel Energy as a new construction vegetation planner in the Denver metro area. This position will start on or after January 1, 2025.
Salary Range: This position has a salary range of $23 to $27 an hour. Actual salaries will vary within the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, performance, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. In addition, ACRT provides a variety of benefits to employees.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (e.g., general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting).
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.
- Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and production-oriented.
- Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities.
- Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required.
- Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).
- Valid driver's license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous vegetation management experience.
- Previous experience in fire mitigation.
- Experience with tree risk assessments.
Additional Information:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group life insurance
- Optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
- Boot allowance program
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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