Consulting Utility Forester | Duluth, MN

Additional Locations: Duluth, MN

Primary Locations: MN Ham Lake 14630 Highway 65 NE 55304 

Requisition ID: 194931

Position Overview

POSITION LOCATION: Mahnomen, MN

 

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services. 

 

What you’ll do:

• Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.

• Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security.

• Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.

• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.

• Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.

What you'll need:

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.

• Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.

• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.

• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.

• Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.

• Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.

• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.

• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.

• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.

• Career Development Program suppo