ACRT, Inc.Full time Regular

Company Description

At ACRT, we put safety first.Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve.We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide.We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.

Role Description

The Forestry Specialist reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love for working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Vegetation Inspecting & Management

Identify and inspect local trees demonstrating an understanding of growth rates
Map out circuits using client continuity lists
Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors

Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties
Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications
Manage the issuance of work and track work progress
Perform outage investigations, when necessary
Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues

Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives
Perform role of vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested

Tree Trimming Assessments

Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming
Determine when the next tree trimming is required

Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator

Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance

Conduct training on proper quality assessments
Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work
Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards

As requested, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others
Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc
Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles

Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships

Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company
Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies

May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree in Forestry in Forestry, Natural Resources, Biology or related field

Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED2yearsof utility vegetation management experience. ISA Utility Specialist Credential and state issues Pesticide license is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Forestry or a related field
Experience: 3 years of utility vegetation management experience

Desired Skills:

Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle

Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions
Strong understanding of FAC-003
Proven ability and knowledge of project management

This role would not be a good fit if:

You do not enjoy working independently
You do not enjoy working outdoors
You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle
You are not comfortable interacting with customers via phone calls and email on a consistent basis

Drug Testing:

Drug testing is required

Office

Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.

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 [email protected] 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. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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)

Company: ACRT, Inc.

Utility Forester

ACRT Services