Overview
Consulting Utility Forester Jobs in Roanoke, Virginia, USA at Davey Tree Expert Co
Consulting Utility Forester – Roanoke, VA
Additional Locations:Roanoke Valley
Primary Locations:VA, Roanoke, 5450 Peters Creek Road Suite 110, 24019
Requisition :200376
Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in adynamicindustry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.
What You’ll Do
Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
Utilizeinnovativetechnology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security.
Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
Occasional overnight travel and helicopter flights.
Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.
What You’ll Need
Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Strong computer skills and data management.
Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
Leadershipexperience and a desire forcareer growthwill be given a priority.
Demonstrated expertise inproblem-solving, meeting deadlines, andtechnical innovation.
Excellentcommunicationand interpersonal skills.
Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.
Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4×4 vehicle.
Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
Preferred:
Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.
Preferred:
Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support yourprofessional growthand managers who empower.
Career DevelopmentProgram supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.
Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance.
Employee referral bonus program.
Scholarship program for employees and families.
Charitable matching gift program.
Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k)retirement savingsplan with a company match.
Paid time offand paid holidays.
$19 – 25 per hour (dependent on experience, certifications andeducation)
Who We Are
The Davey Resource Group, Inc. is focused and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power to their customers and maintain national security. We areresults-drivenby our great people and the technology at our fingertip…
Title: Consulting Utility Forester
Company: Davey Tree Expert Co
Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Category: Engineering, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
