Consulting Utility Forester | Middletown, NY

ACRT is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester in Middletown, NY. Ideal candidates have a background in forestry or related fields and experience in vegetation management. Responsibilities include inspecting trees along utility lines, coordinating clearance crews, and liaising with clients. Requirements include relevant degrees or experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in various terrains. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and employee ownership opportunities.
ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.

Our Foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Minimum Requirements:
• 2 or 4 year degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Horticulture or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-Of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• IS Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist and/or Pesticide license preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
• Valid driver’s license required

Additional Information:

• Full-time position

• ACRT is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job…it’s YOUR company!

• Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period

• ACRT offers excellent benefits for our employee-owners and their families

○ Medical

○ Dental

○ Vision

○ Group life insurance

○ Optional life insurance

○ Short- and long-term disability

○ Vacation

○ Holidays

○ 401(k)

○ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes

• Boot allowance program

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.

Salary Range Transparency

For applicants residing in New York, the salary range for this role is from $20.00 min to $48 max.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.