Supervisory Consulting Utility Forester | Rapid City, SD

Description

• Enters tree trimming and tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and uses computers and associated software to perform duties.
• May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings.
• Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies with which it may become necessary to interact with during the course of performing their prescribed vegetation management duties.
• Audits tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming standards. The CUF shall complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator.
• Driving cars, trucks
• Complies with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards.
• Conducts work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others. Keeps the work area [office and/or company vehicle] neat, orderly, and professional in appearance. If applicable, ensures maintenance on company vehicles is done in a timely and efficient manner.
• Adheres to personal appearance standards and makes a positive personal impression on others. Adheres to attendance policies and faithful in coming when scheduled and conforms to work hour requirements.
• Patrols distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribes work to be performed by client tree trimming contractor, determines when the next trim is required, notifies property owners of tree trimming and tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications, manages the issuance of work and tracks work progress, maps circuits using client continuity lists, performs outage investigations and, when necessary, obtains permits from public agencies and documents work.

Requirements

• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
• High level of communication and organization skills required
• High level of Customer Service skills required
• 3-years minimum experience working on electric utility projects
• Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things.
• Ability to read and follow maps.
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, chemicals
• Ability to learn and use company- or job-specific software systems
• Various forestry-related equipment, including but not limited to DBH tape and various safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc.
• Quantity of work: generates adequate amounts of work based on the job requirements.
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness
• Accuracy and work quality: performs work completely, correctly, and in a professional manner.
• Independence: possesses the ability to work independently.
• Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service in the same position.
• Walking on uneven ground
• Valid Driver License
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knows and exemplifies ACRT’s Guiding Principles.
• ISA Certified Utility Specialist preferred
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified or able to become qualified preferred
• Communications: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to present ideas in formal and informal
• Drive and achievement orientation: sets challenging goals for self and willingly puts in extra time and effort in crisis situations.
• Physical fitness: possesses the ability to work consistently and with only moderate fatigue.
• Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities.
• Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs.
• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates.
• Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement
• Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job.
• ISA Certified Arborist

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance