Distribution Forestry Work Planner

Environmental International Consultants • Hanover, PA

428d • $41,600 - $62,400

About The Position

The Distribution Forestry Work Planner at Environmental Consultants, LLC (ECI) is responsible for managing vegetation in relation to utility operations. This role involves outdoor work, independent decision-making, and ensuring safety and quality in vegetation management. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to various challenges while providing excellent service to clients and the public.

Requirements

• Must be able to read maps and identify tree species and growth rates.
• Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based on utility specifications.
• Must be able to work alone, and outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management or Forestry is preferred.
• Prior experience in Herbicide and Aerial Saw planning is a plus.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment.
• Certified ISA Arborist is a plus.
• Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removal of trees.
• Secure clear rights-of-way for new electric line and pole construction.
• Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals, including clean-up and property damage.
• Record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew.
• Provide identified access routes onto and in ROW.
• Plan herbicide work for specialty and herbicide tree vendors.
• Plan aerial saw work.
• Provide high-level cost and time estimates based on planned work.
• Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with utility's specifications.
• Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home & work.
• Medical/Health/Dental/Vision benefits starting on day one of employment.
• 401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility after 3 months of service.
• Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
• Weekly paychecks and direct deposit.
• Participation in the Employee Referral Program.
• Boot and clothing program (company funded).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Associate degree