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Atlas Field Services · 4 months ago

Consulting Utility Forester/ Utility Arborist - North Region

Panama City, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24/hr - $27/hr

3+ years exp

Atlas Field Services is actively seeking Consulting Utility Foresters/Utility Arborists to join their team. The role involves inspecting rights-of-way, assessing vegetation conditions, and assisting in vegetation management for utility clients. Candidates should be energetic, enjoy outdoor work, and have experience in vegetation management.

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Responsibilities

Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities

High utilization of client systems and applications

Assist with developed bid package maps and work manifests

Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions

Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work

Mark work in the field where required

Respond to public concerns and questions about the work

Assist in the development of public relations materials

Respond to contractor questions concerning work specification and requirements

Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance to utility specifications

Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations

Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility

Qualification

ISA Certified ArboristVegetation Management ExperienceGIS ProficiencyUtility Line Clearance ExperienceGE GridOSESRI ArcGISBasic Tree IdentificationElectric Utility SystemsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Degree in Forestry or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or extensive line cleaning work experience

Fully qualified to relieve client arborist

At least 3 years' experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist or quality arborist

Meets all requirements of Utility Arborist II and demonstrates leadership and initiative in the execution of work to support VM program objectives

ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree

Proficient in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes

A minimum of 1 year of utility line clearance experience or utility work planning experience

Meets all the requirements of a Utility Arborist III

Ability to easily learn applicable computer systems with basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems

Basic Tree identification skills

Basic knowledge of electric utility systems

Basic knowledge of regional tree species, their growth rates, structural characteristics and failure characteristics

Proficiency with Apple operating systems (macOS, iOS, iPadOS) and mobile technology platforms, as well as Linux-based environments

Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, Outlook, and Teams

Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment: walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information with public; see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone

Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record