Consulting Utility Forester | Miami, FL

Description

Foresters will identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines, then submit inspection results and recommendations to clients. They will also plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree‑clearance crews, negotiate access issues, and act as a liaison among clients, crews, and utility customers.

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results and recommendations to clients.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate tree‑clearance crews.
• Negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, crews, and utility customers.

Requirements

ACRT, Inc. is hiring a full‑time Consulting Utility Forester who enjoys working outdoors. The position is suitable for both entry‑level and seasoned professionals with backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related fields.

Candidates must hold a two‑year or four‑year degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or a related discipline, or a high school diploma with two years of utility vegetation management (UVM) experience; the diploma requirement can be waived with four years of UVM experience. Preferred qualifications include prior vegetation‑management work, strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, and experience using GIS‑based data‑collection tools.

The role requires self‑motivation, organization, production focus, and the ability to work independently while managing a geographic area for vegetation activities. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, be able to multitask, manage time effectively, hold a valid driver’s license, and work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules, including nights and weekends.

• Degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or related field, or high school diploma plus two years UVM experience (waivable with four years experience).
• Prior vegetation‑management experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; GIS data‑collection experience preferred.
• Self‑motivated, organized, production‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and work varied terrain in inclement weather.
• Valid driver’s license and flexible schedule for nights/weekends.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

Benefits

ACRT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, group and optional life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), employee assistance program, a company vehicle with fuel card, boot allowance, and an ESOP with a favorable vesting schedule. The company is an equal‑employment employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

• Medical, dental, vision, group and optional life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program, company vehicle with fuel card.
• Boot allowance program and ESOP with generous vesting.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance