Forester job description

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Company:
ACRT, Inc.

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our City Forester position is ideal for professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. This position is 32 hours a week.

Duties:
Responds to requests for shade tree services from the public and makes field inspections regarding the same.Organizes and prioritizes work by type, geographics, season etc. and submits to the superintendent of public works.Performs grading inspections as they relate to the preservation or destruction of trees on private land.Performs tree removal inspections on private property and enforces Tree Preservation Ordinance Chapter 11.Assists Public Works, Zoning, Health and the Police Officials in the enforcement of the Sidewalk Ordinance, Visibility Ordnance, Dead and dying trees, obnoxious growth or hazards.Conducts an annual hazardous tree survey of all Township trees in the Township right-of-way, public property and parks.Prepares tree removal, tree pruning, tree planning and other bid specifications and quotations as required and assists the Superintendent of Public Works in preparing fact sheets, resolutions, certificates of funding, purchase orders, etc. regarding the same..Prepares a Community Forestry Management Plan every 5 years and facilitates its implantation..Applies for applicable tree related grants.Prepares and annual accomplishment report and submits to State.Prepares annual Tree City, USA application Organizes and facilitates annual Arbor Day Celebration in conjunction with the Shade Tree Advisory Board.Attends all Shade Tree Advisory Board meetings.Oversees Township Beautification League and Garden Club projects on Township Property and right-of-way.Reviews Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Plans for conformance with landscape zoning.Monitors all line clearance pruning within Township right-of-way.Maintains and revises Township Street Tree inventory..
Minimum Requirements:
Two-year forestry degree or equivalent OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM experience6 months Vegetation management experience preferred Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteExperience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, 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, residents 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.Registered Forester preferred.

Additional Information:
MedicalDentalVisionSick time Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes Boot allowance program ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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)

AFM focuses on strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Our clients are the foundation to AFM’s business, we strive to meet the needs for every client by having strong communication and listening skills. All of our foresters have the knowledge to inform any landowner the pros and cons when making decisions now that will affect the client’s property for the next 20 years.

The Forester we need is a team player, analytical and a forward thinker. This individual should be able to work independently and willing to get their hands dirty. Our Foresters will use working and applied knowledge of forestry skills and will perform all aspects of forestry related fieldwork and analysis. They will design and implement timber harvesting plan programs to assure continuous production of timber or to assist clients to achieve other timber or wildlife habitat management objectives. They will assist in planning, administration and inspection of other forestry-related activities such as road construction, timber marking, silviculture activities, surveys, tract inspections, and boundary establishment. This position will also be using various technologies like GIS to assist in managing lands.

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is the largest forest consulting firm in the United States founded over 50 years ago. We are a private, employee owned company. AFM currently manages over 5.7 million acres of privately owned timberland and has sold over $3.2 billion in real estate transactions under AFM Real Estate, a subsidiary of AFM. With 300+ employees operating from 52 offices located in 22 states, as well as Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. We are humbled that over 1,200 clients have entrusted us to be advisors and steward of their land.

Our seasoned Foresters, experts in their field, are here to train new Foresters entering the industry. Our standards are high, we pride ourselves in being subject matter experts in our field, our employees will have access to experienced professionals in every facet of Forestry. AFM provides the tools, technology, and education to ensure every employee is setup for success. We value bringing on individuals who are willing and wanting to learn and to take their career to the next level!

We offer a competitive comprehensive benefits program, which we benchmark regularly to ensure we provide the best to our employees. Our employees are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them! If you are ready to be employed with a steady growing and stable company, apply today!

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, or closely related field.
• If offered within the state of employment, has a current Registered Forester’s license or ability to become a Registered Forester within three years of employment, or its equivalent.
• Required travel and ability to function as a team member on large projects throughout the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay: Salaried position with eligibility for annual bonus plan
• Company vehicle for personal and business use
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Healthcare and disability plan
• 401(K) retirement plan

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Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors; inspect ongoing and completed assignments to assure contract compliance to reduce preventable vegetation interruptions of service and to provide, as much as practical, access to facilities for the purpose of repair and inspection.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

1) After training, patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetative conditions and recommend utility vegetation operations, maintain records of work and make the necessary arrangements with landowners for vegetation management and access to facilities.

2) Investigate and resolve landowner issues and concerns.

3) With assistance, estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and rebuilding of new and existing facilities.

4) With assistance, determine future utility vegetation management requirements and recommend short and long-term vegetation management work plans and best management practices.

5) Contact governmental agencies, other utilities, landowners and others to arrange and coordinate right-of-way vegetation management work plans required.

6) Inspect vegetation management and work planning contractors for contract compliance, recommending acceptance or corrective action.

7) With assistance, recommend work plans, priorities, schedules and contractor requirements in accordance with the vegetation management program.

8) Apply and keep informed of current contract provisions.

9) Maintain records and prepare reports on costs, production and work quality. Operate the forestry computer programs and records systems.

10) Guide and train others involved with the vegetation management program in proper work practices and utility vegetation management procedures.
Requirements
Utility Forester Associate BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and two (2) years of experience as a contract utility forester desired, OR Associate's degree in one of the same fields and four (4) years experience in utility vegetation management industry, OR High school diploma and six (6) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry


Utility Forester BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in utility vegetation management industry, OR Associate's degree in one of the same fields and five (5) years experience in utility vegetation management industry, OR High school diploma and seven (7) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry


License & Certificates:
Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required. Arborist certification desirable. Possession of Certified Pesticide Applicator's license desirable.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must act as a professional, employing a great deal of diplomacy to "sell" the Company's necessary vegetation control projects to the public. Courses in horticulture and/or vegetation management desirable. Competency in GIS systems and Microsoft Office components such as: Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word in addition to other analytical tools is required Extensive travel is required to inspect and plan for the Company's right-of-way maintenance program.
Physical demand level is Sedentary