Consulting Utility Forester | Transmission Specialist - Rochester, NY

Additional Locations: Rochester, NY

Primary Locations: NY, Rochester, 88 Silver St., 14611 

Requisition ID: 202073

Position Overview

Pay Rate: $22-$26/Hr

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:

• Safely operate ATVs and other equipment to access remote areas for vegetation management tasks.
• Identify and inventory tree species, invasive plants, and other vegetation within utility easements.
• 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.
• Conduct QA/QC assessments, utilizing pollinator scorecards to monitor and enhance pollinator habitats within utility rights-of-way.
• 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.
• Knowledge of vegetation management practices, including the identification of plant species and invasive species control methods.
• Familiarity with pollinator conservation practices and the use of pollinator scorecards.
• 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.
• Proven ability to operate ATVs safely in various terrains.
• Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Biology, Forestry, Entomology, Environmental Science 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 we offer:

• 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, disability, and life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.