Supervisory Consulting Utility Forester | Rapid City, SD

Overview

Leads utility forestry teams, inspecting, auditing and coordinating vegetation management.

Key Responsibilities

• data entry
• work audits
• circuit patrol
• outage investigation
• permit acquisition
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-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. -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. -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. -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. -Complies with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards. -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. -May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings. -Driving cars, trucks -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

• isa arborist
• tree risk
• gis
• 3 yrs
• driver license
• communication

What You Bring

-Exposure to excessive noise -Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed) -Physical fitness: possesses the ability to work consistently and with only moderate fatigue. -ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified or able to become qualified preferred -Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness -Knows and exemplifies ACRT’s Guiding Principles. -High level of communication and organization skills required -ISA Certified Arborist -Ability to learn and use company- or job-specific software systems -Communications: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to present ideas in formal and informal -Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather. -Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates -Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Self-motivated, organized, production oriented -Drive and achievement orientation: sets challenging goals for self and willingly puts in extra time and effort in crisis situations. -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. -Valid Driver License -Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle. -Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates. -Pre-employment drug screen and background check required -High level of Customer Service skills required -Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, chemicals -Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement -Quantity of work: generates adequate amounts of work based on the job requirements. -Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things. -Independence: possesses the ability to work independently. -Walking on uneven ground -Ability to read and follow maps. -Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs. -Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software desired -Accuracy and work quality: performs work completely, correctly, and in a professional manner. -Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities. -Must be 21 years of age or older. -Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job. -3-years minimum experience working on electric utility projects -ISA Certified Utility Specialist preferred -Strong verbal and written communication skills -Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service in the same position. -Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effective relationships.

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About Acrt

-Developed the ANSI Z133 tree‑trimming safety standards and built a reputation for safety innovation. -Evolved through acquisitions—adding Bermex metering services and EnviroScience environmental consulting—to form the ACRT Services holding structure. -Delivers typical projects like utility vegetation system assessments, pipeline/right‑of‑way management, storm/emergency response and arborist training. -Innovates with in‑house workflow software and geospatial analytics via partnerships (e.g., drone/satellite AI), enhancing proactive vegetation risk‑management. -Operates nationally with an independent, employee‑owned model, serving cooperatives, IOUs, railways, pipelines, and DOT highways.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screen and background check required.