Forester | Virginia Beach, VA

Description

Foresters will identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines, submit inspection results with recommendations, plan and coordinate tree‑clearance crews, negotiate access issues, and act as a liaison between clients, crews, and customers. Travel throughout Virginia is required, with occasional overnight stays.

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection reports with recommendations to clients.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned tree‑clearance crews.
• Negotiate access issues and serve as liaison among clients, crews, and customers.
• Travel throughout Virginia with occasional overnight assignments.

Requirements

ACRT Inc. is seeking energetic experienced professionals for a full‑time Forester position. The role is suited for entry‑level or seasoned individuals with backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related fields.

Minimum qualifications include a 2‑year or 4‑year degree in a relevant field, or two years of utility vegetation management experience in lieu of a degree. Candidates should have competent computer skills, preferably GIS experience, be self‑motivated, organized, and able to work independently, with strong verbal and written communication and a valid driver’s license.

• Hold a 2‑year or 4‑year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or related field, or have 2 + years of utility vegetation management experience.
• Possess competent computer skills; GIS data collection experience preferred.
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, organization, production orientation, and ability to work independently.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), employee assistance program, company vehicle/fuel card, boot allowance, and ESOP. ACRT is an equal‑employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

• Receive medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), EAP, company vehicle/fuel card, boot allowance, and ESOP benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

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