Forestry Specialist | Tampa, FL

Description

Forestry Specialists identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines, then submit detailed reports and recommendations to clients. They also plan, direct, and coordinate tree-clearance crews, negotiate access issues, and serve as a liaison among clients, crews, and customers.

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection reports with recommendations to clients.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of tree-clearance crews.
• Negotiate access issues for line-clearance crews.
• Act as liaison among clients, crews, and customers.

Requirements

ACRT, Inc. is hiring a full-time Forestry Specialist to work outdoors with experienced professionals. The role is suited for candidates with education in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related fields, and with relevant work experience.

Candidates must have a two-year or four-year degree in a related discipline, or a high school diploma/GED with two years of UVM experience; five years of related experience can waive the degree requirement. Preferred experience includes vegetation management and ISA Arborist certification, along with competent Microsoft Office skills and optional GIS data-collection proficiency. The role requires a self-motivated, organized individual comfortable working independently, with strong communication, multitasking, and time-management abilities.

The position demands the ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather, with flexible schedules that may include nights, weekends, and occasional overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is required, and the candidate must pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

• Hold a degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field, or have a high school diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Five years of related experience can waive the degree requirement.
• Prefer prior vegetation management experience and ISA Arborist certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; GIS data-collection experience preferred.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and production‑oriented; capable of independent work.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Able to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and occasional overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

ACRT offers medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, a company vehicle/fuel card, boot allowance, and participation in an ESOP with a favorable vesting schedule.

• Medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance with optional life coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability, vacation, holidays, and 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program, company vehicle/fuel card, and boot allowance.
• Participation in an ESOP with favorable vesting schedule.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance