Consulting Utility Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  Western Environmental Consultants, LLC

  Sebastopol, California, United States

We are currently seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our team. We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors and value the freedom of working independently.  If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with Western ECI.  This role is ideal for entry-level professionals looking to gain experience in the green industry, or for seasoned professionals interested in changing careers.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Notify property owners of line clearance work to be performed
  • Obtain necessary permits from public agencies
  • Perform pre-inspection in advance of tree-trimming work
  • Check trees for hazard or danger potential
  • Document information for utility’s vegetation management program
  • Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
     

Qualifications

  • Must have solid tree identification skills and the ability to read maps.
  • Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving abilities, the ability to multi-task and an attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or related field preferred.
  • Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture or Horticulture a plus. 
  • Inventory or surveying experience a plus.
  • Certification as an ISA Arborist is a plus.
  • Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish) is a plus.
     

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.  Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Company Overview

Western Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Western ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at Western ECI have come from a variety of backgrounds, including: forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.  Western ECI offers exciting career opportunities with an excellent compensation package and ongoing growth potential.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Western ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.