Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily activities of Consulting Utility Foresters (CUFs) and Senior Consulting Utility Foresters (SCUFs).
- Act as the intermediary between Eocene Environmental Group personnel, utility personnel, and tree contractors.
- Train, supervise, and audit CUFs & SCUFs.
- Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
- Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
- Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
- Utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site.
- Service truck and equipment.
- Keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Report the need for equipment and truck repairs to supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- Degree or experience in Forestry, Utility Arboriculture, Tree Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Conservation, or related fields.
- 2 years of Utility Vegetation Management experience, or 5 years of UVM experience in lieu of degree.
- ISA Certification is preferred.
- Previous project management and/or leadership experience preferred.
- A State issued Driver’s License is required for this job assignment.
- A clear MVR is also required.
- Ability to interact with customers, government agencies and other stakeholders as required or directed.
- Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
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