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About the Role

ACRT is seeking experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors for a Consulting Utility Forester position. This role is ideal for entry-level and seasoned professionals with educational backgrounds and experience in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Requirements

• 2 or 4 year degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Horticulture 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).
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• IS Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist and/or Pesticide license preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• GIS integrated data collection software/hardware
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Time management

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Regular

Experience Level

• Entry level
• Seasoned professionals

Education Level

• 2 or 4 year degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Horticulture or closely related field

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00 min to $48 max

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

About the Company

• ACRT, Inc. is 100% employee-owned.
• Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
• However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)