Consulting Utility Forester | Hughesville, MD

Description

The Tree Clearance Specialist will identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines, then submit inspection results and recommendations to clients. This role also plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree‑clearance crews, requiring a love of working outside, keen attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Key duties include conducting distribution and transmission right‑of‑way inspections, assessing danger trees, investigating outages, and performing contractor oversight and safety audits. The specialist will also coordinate with property owners and handle additional tasks as requested by utilities.

• Conduct distribution and transmission right‑of‑way inspections and assess danger trees.
• Perform outage investigations and oversee contractor quality and safety audits.
• Coordinate vegetation management activities with property owners and utility stakeholders.
• Lead and schedule tree‑clearance crews while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and provide recommendations to clients.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a 2‑ or 4‑year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or a related field, or have at least two years of utility vegetation‑management experience. Required credentials include ISA Certified Arborist, Maryland Tree Expert, and Maryland Pesticide Applicator (or the ability to obtain them within 12 months), along with competent Microsoft Office skills and preferably GIS data‑collection experience.

• Hold a degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or 2+ years utility vegetation‑management experience.
• Obtain or possess ISA Certified Arborist, Maryland Tree Expert, and Maryland Pesticide Applicator credentials within 12 months.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS data‑collection tools.
• Work independently in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible nights/weekends availability.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $28,000‑$30,000 for Maryland residents and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, group and optional life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k) with company match, ESOP, a company vehicle/fuel card, boot allowance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, ESOP, company vehicle, boot allowance, vacation, holidays, and disability insurance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance