Utility Forester/Contract Arborist/Work Planner

Asplundh Tree Experts - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Utility Forester/Contract Arborist/Work Planner position at ARBORMETRICS involves planning, scheduling, reporting, and managing projects related to utility right-of-way vegetation management. The role requires inspecting vegetation conditions, developing work manifests, and ensuring compliance with utility specifications while working independently and safely in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect right-of-ways to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
• Obtain oral/written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
• Arrange with customers or property owners to obtain access to the property and advise of any service interruptions.
• Discuss responsibility for apparent property damage and refer controversial cases to the General Foreperson/Project Coordinator.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark works in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specifications and requirements.
• Document work activity using GIS equipped computer & custom work planning software.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Working knowledge of Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) techniques and equipment used for vegetation management.
• Excellent personal computing skills, GIS knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Sciences/Management, Horticulture, or related field preferred; Associates Degree required.
• ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain certification within 1 year; ISA Utility Specialist preferred.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of local trees and vegetation.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, safely, and efficiently.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Paid holidays/sick leave/vacation.
• Company Vehicle.