Consulting Utility Forester

Title: Consulting Utility ForesterType: Full TimeReports To: Regional SupervisorAbout Us:CNUC is a highly experienced consulting and operations team with an unparalleled understanding of utility vegetation management (UVM) industry best management practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.CNUC assists utilities in improving their UVM programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions. CNUC also goes beyond operations by providing the largest and most comprehensive UVM benchmarking service in North America. Responsibilities:

Inspect, identify, and evaluate trees and brush along electric ROWs

Customer notification and work authorization of vegetation management with private, local, state, and federal land owners

Submit inspection results and work plans to utility clients with remediation recommendations

Extensive drive time through the state inspecting vegetation management work

Detailed data collection

Daily utilization of GIS maps, rangefinders, tremble units, planning software on tablets and much more

Assistance may be required during emergency response times such as storms or fires

Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements:

Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility/gas vegetation management is desired

ISA Arborist Certification desired or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Species identification skills and knowledge of tree growth rates

Ability to work independently with good time management

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Proficient in map navigation skills

Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)

CNUC Offers:

Competitive wages/excellent benefits

Clothing allowance

Wellness Reimbursement

ESOP - A retirement plan completely funded by the company

Rich culture - driven by private ownership and intentional leadership

Smart phone

Company vehicle/fuel card

Ongoing training and credentialing

Access to industry related training materials

Full-time positions include participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment. Pre-employment and post-hiring drug screening is a condition of employment. To apply, visit our website at http://www.cnutility.com/careers/ and submit an application