Utility Forester/arborist/ Vegetation Management - Palo Alto, United States - ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC - 530

Description

Job Title:
Utility Forester/Arborist/ Vegetation Management Specialist-Western U.S.


Roving**:

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC (AMS) is now seeking a motivated and highly skilled individual to provide expert consulting/field services and project management for multiple clients' vegetation management programs and disaster response efforts.

The company offers a vehicle, computer, and phone as part of the provided equipment to facilitate the completion of work assignments and projects.

• At ARBORMETRICS we are always looking for people with knowledge of local trees and vegetation, good communication and computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently safely, and efficiently._
• ARBORMETRICS specializes in combining the power and expertise of our people, software, and hardware into mobile workforce solutions that streamline your vegetation management program._

Job Type:
Full-Time+, Exempt


Roving Work in the Following States: CA, OR, WA, ID, MT


Pay:

- $ $40.00 HR (DOE and Certifications)

• Up to 60hour work weeks (20+ hours OT)
• Frequent Travel Required, per diem and lodging reimbursement apply, up to $900/week
• Performance incentive bonus

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Shortterm/longterm disability

Openings vary between union and nonunion positions. The above benefits are available to nonunion employees through AMS.

Union positions receive benefits through the union and not AMS, which may differ from those outlined above.


Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed field assessments that identify/target specific vegetation management needs per clients' specifications including site evaluations, hazardous tree evaluations, and wood/debris management plans.
• Supervise/conduct inspections, and surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions and work plans.
• Meet with landowners, agencies, municipalities, and other utility stakeholders and contract representatives to respond to concerns, questions, and issues about vegetation management work.
• Support and management of vegetation management contractors for routine, emergency, and/or other special projects as they relate to clients' vegetation management programs.
• Participate in public presentations, hearings, and meetings.
• Assist with documenting, tracking, and reporting project/programspecific goals/milestones.
• Initiate, supervise, oversee, and/or develop requirements from a project's inception to the conclusion of vegetation management programs.
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff
• Provide detailed analysis, reporting, technical writing, evaluation, and recommendation for improvements, and optimization for program challenges/issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Field & project management experience in forestry/arboriculture/vegetation management programs and processes.
• Exceptional customer service and adept conflict resolution skills are essential for this role.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to delegate and track work tasks and hold individuals accountable for work completion.
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rate.
• Ability to quickly learn equipment used for vegetation management and utility's Tree Pruning and Pre-Inspection standards.

Education & Experience:

• Working knowledge of Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM), techniques, and equipment used for vegetation management is preferred.
• Utility Specialist experience is a plus
• 12+ months of work experience in vegetation management/forestry or related field is preferred
• 24 year degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Sciences/Management, Horticulture or related field preferred
• Working knowledge of ISA BMPs for Utility Pruning

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, may be required to complete and pass a preemployment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License is required.
• ISA Certified Arborist (Preferred, Not Required)
• TRAQ Qualified Arborist (Preferred, Not Required)
• Registered Professional Forester (Preferred, Not Required)
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (Preferred, Not Required)

Physical Requirements:

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RARE (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
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OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off a truck, gripping, reaching, range of motion, carrying, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
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FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, sense of touch, seeing distant, hearing-speech range, de