Consulting Utility Forester - Auditor

Description

Key duties include preparing for patrols by reviewing sites for endangered species and organizing records, safely patrolling energy corridors on foot to identify vegetation for pruning or removal, conducting tree risk assessments, marking vegetation, engaging landowners and stakeholders with digital tools, recommending sustainable management strategies, auditing contractor compliance, investigating outages, and coordinating non‑routine work while adhering to AMS safety protocols.

The role involves extensive field work in various environments, requiring physical stamina to walk up to ten miles a day, lift up to 60 lb, navigate rugged terrain, and operate field equipment and vehicles under all weather conditions.

• Ongoing training and assistance with industry certifications
• Review sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and vegetation; organize records and maps for patrol circuits
• Patrol energy corridors on foot, identify vegetation needing pruning, removal, or protection per client standards
• Conduct tree risk assessments using ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line‑clearance standards
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with client directives
• Use digital tools to identify property boundaries, communicate work plans, and obtain permissions from landowners and agencies
• Provide professional customer service and maintain positive community relations
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies and audit contractor compliance
• Investigate tree‑related outages, document findings, and address service or compliance issues
• Coordinate non‑routine work with stakeholders and contractors; report safety concerns and follow AMS safety protocols
• Operate vehicles safely, travel to assigned work areas, and participate in storm or emergency response as needed

Requirements

ArborMetrics is seeking an energetic Consulting Utility Forester – Auditor who enjoys working outdoors, values independent work, and thrives in a fast‑paced, rewarding vegetation‑management environment.

Success in this role requires a desire to learn, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, constructive public interactions while advancing a culture of safety and excellence for our customers and clients.

Candidates must hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or a related field—or have equivalent experience—along with forestry or arboriculture background, knowledge of tree identification, GIS proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work alone in diverse weather and terrain while demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, multitasking, and detail‑orientation skills.

Preferred qualifications include a Certified ISA Arborist credential and bilingual ability in Spanish.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, utility line clearance, or tree trimming
• Knowledge of tree identification and proficiency with GIS, Microsoft Suite, and iPhone applications
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record
• Ability to work independently outdoors in varied weather and terrain
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, multitasking, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Certified ISA Arborist (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Physical ability to walk up to 10 miles daily, lift 10‑60 lb, and perform frequent stooping, climbing, and equipment operation

Benefits

The position offers industry‑competitive pay, a company vehicle with a fuel card, immediate medical/dental/vision coverage, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program; after three months, employees receive a 401(k), life insurance, vacation accrual, disability coverage, and paid maternity leave, plus paid sick time, weekly pay cycles, a referral bonus program, and a boot and clothing program for full‑time staff.

• Industry‑competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Immediate medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays, and EAP
• 401(k), life insurance, vacation accrual, short/long‑term disability, and paid maternity leave after 3 months
• Paid sick time and weekly pay cycle
• Referral bonus program
• Company‑sponsored boot and clothing program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance