Description

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection reports with recommendations and perform QA/QC.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate tree‑clearance crews.
• Negotiate access issues and act as liaison among clients, crews, and customers.

Requirements

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic, experienced professionals for a Consulting Utility Forester position, ideal for seasoned individuals with a background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines. The role involves identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines, submitting inspection results with recommendations, performing QA/QC, planning and directing tree‑clearance crews, negotiating access issues, and serving as a liaison among clients, crews, and customers. This position will be contracted for OG&E.

Minimum requirements include a 2‑ or 4‑year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or a closely related field, or alternatively two years of experience in utility vegetation management or a related area such as right‑of‑way management, integrated vegetation management, nursery work, or timber cutting. Candidates should have competent computer skills, preferably with GIS data‑collection software, be self‑motivated, organized, production‑oriented, and able to work independently managing a geographic area. Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal abilities, multitasking, time‑management, and a valid driver’s license are also required, along with the ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules.

• Hold a degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or have 2+ years of utility vegetation management experience.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills; GIS experience preferred.
• Exhibit self‑motivation, organization, production focus, and excellent communication.
• Work independently in varied terrain, inclement weather, and flexible schedules.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, optional life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, a company vehicle/fuel card for work‑related travel, a boot allowance program, and participation in an ESOP with a favorable vesting schedule. Pre‑employment drug screening and background checks are required.

• Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), vacation, holidays, EAP, company vehicle, boot allowance, and ESOP.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance