Environmental Specialist/Utility Construction Forester - Ams

Environmental Specialist/Utility Construction Forester

Seeking a motivated and highly skilled individual to provide planning, scheduling, reporting, and project coordination for utility right-of-way management programs.

Job Type:

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location:

Pay:Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Paid holidays/sick leave/vacation/disability.
• Safety Incentive Bonus.
• Company Vehicle/Computer/Phone.
• WFH opportunities are available depending on the position.

*Openings vary between union and nonunion positions. Above benefits are provided to nonunion employees through AMS. Union positions receive benefits through union and not AMS, which may differ from those outlined above.

At ARBORMETRICS we are always looking for people with knowledge of local trees and vegetation, good communication and computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently safely, and efficiently.

ARBORMETRICS specializes in combining the power and expertise of our people, software, and hardware into mobile workforce solutions that streamline your vegetation management program.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provide routine assignments and tasks which are designed to develop and enhance forestry, environmental, or sediment inspection expertise.
• Assist in wetlands delineation, wetland mitigation, natural stream restoration, environmental inspection, endangered species surveys, air and noise studies, FEMA floodplain map revisions, watershed management, environmental impact statement, and environmental assessment.
• Onsite Erosion & Sediment inspection, soil mapping, identifying types and engineering properties related to the identification, design, and implementation of road, drainage, and erosion control plans and solutions.
• Inspections, provides advice on operations, construction, procedures, and records to ensure compliance with environment/agricultural laws, regulations, and company policies
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions
• Establish the work and respond to public questions and concerns
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specification and requirements
• Document work activity using GIS and custom work planning software
• Monitor and assist with forestry, road building or reclamation activities associated with new construction Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations
• Provide support and assistance as assigned by the utility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Competency in personal computing skills, GIS knowledge preferred.

Education & Experience

• 2 or 4-year degree in Forestry, Construction Project Management, Environmental Science, or related degree.
• 2+ years of applicable work experience preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License Required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, climbing poles, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., color vision, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reaching, range of motion, carrying, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, sense of touch, seeing distant, reading, hearing-speech range, depth perception.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Works in all temperatures and weather
• May work around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood chippers, and other equipment with hearing protection
• May be exposed to nature i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, and dust
• May work on unlevel terrain
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals

About Us:

In 2006, ARBORMETRICS Solutions was established and we soon began to build our steadfast reputation by taking one client at a time and enhancing their vegetation management programs to be more efficient, effective, safe, and transparent. Today, our clients include utilities, municipalities, and other agencies throughout North America interested in finding ways to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their vegetation management programs.

We are intimately familiar with today's dynamic vegetation management regulatory environment. We partner with our clients to ensure all work is compliant with local, state, and federal government regulatory requirements.

Training and safety are central to everything we do. All ARBORMETRICS employees receive ongoing training on all aspects of vegetation management.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.