Consulting Utility Forester | New Castle, PA

Additional Locations: New Castle, PA

Primary Locations: OH, Youngstown, 1221 North Meridian, 44509, PA, Gibsonia, 1023 Executive Drive, 15044 

Requisition ID: 194829

Position Overview

POSITION LOCATION: NEW CASTLE, PA

 

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.

• Perform property owner research and landowner notifications.

• 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.

• Attend meetings and trainings as requested.

• Respond during storms as needed. 

• 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:

• Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Forestry or related field experience.

• ISA Certified (or working towards becoming certified).

• State pesticide license (or working towards becoming certified).

• Basic knowledge of National Electrical Safety code, as well as relevant ANSI Standards

• Working knowledge of overhead construction types, and the ability to identify basic equipment. 

• Ability to work safely and follow the FirstEnergy’s Accident Prevention Handbook. 

• 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.

• Able to effectively handle conflict. 

• 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.

What we offer:

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

• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.

• A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.

• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance.

• Employee referral bonus program.

• Scholarship program for employees and families.

• Charitable matching gift program.

• Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Who we are:

The Davey Resource Group, Inc. is focused and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power t