Forestry Specialist
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC
Reading, PA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Agriculture, Arboriculture, Biology, Communication Skills, Construction, Detail Oriented, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Green Construction, Homeland Security, Horticulture, ISA Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Mobile Devices, Multilingual, Multitasking, Natural Resources, On Call, Parks & Recreation, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Project Estimates, Quality Control, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Spanish Language, Team Player, United States Customs
LOCATION
Reading, PA
POSTED
3 days ago
Description
We are currently looking to add a Forestry Specialist to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics.
Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Forestry Specialist are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Industry competitive pay.
- Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
- Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
- After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Weekly Pay Cycle.
- Participation in Performance Incentive and Referral Bonus Program.
- Company sponsored Boot and clothing program.
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Execute annual vegetation management plans using client systems and reporting tools
- Resolve property owner refusals, requests, and complaints
- Inspect contractor work and verify compliance with specifications
- Guide contractors on FirstEnergy vegetation standards
- Support quality control processes
- Perform aerial, mitigation, and other inspections
- Investigate tree-related outages
- Assist with crew dispatching, including on-call support
- Support workload estimates and planning
- Review and approve contractor timesheets
- Support vegetation clearing for new construction (non-physical)
- Ensure compliance with any applicable regulations
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- 1 year of UVM experience & Solid, local tree identification skills.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract)
- Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification
- Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
- Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
- Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
- Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Forestry or related field preferred
- Certified ISA Arborist is a plus.
- Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.
Working Environment
Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; 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, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.
Physical
The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, 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, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); 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
ArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) is a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, providing expertise and innovative solutions for environmental and construction oversight and vegetation management. Successful professionals at AMS 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.
For more information visit our website www.arbormetrics.com
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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