About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

The confidential client is hiring a field-based Consulting Utility Forester to support vegetation management and right-of-way programs. This is a hands-on outdoor role focused on vegetation inspections, GIS-driven field data collection, and coordinating with crews and planners to maintain safe, reliable utility infrastructure. Multiple full-time openings are available, including entry-level and advancement-track roles.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way and corridors
• Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend appropriate treatment plans
• Use GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect, document, and report field data
• Evaluate terrain, habitat, and environmental factors at project sites
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions
• Help utility clients maintain regulatory compliance, system reliability, and public safety

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Qualifications

Required

• Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area
• Knowledge of or ability to learn local tree species identification and growth patterns

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field
• Utility vegetation management, right-of-way, or similar field experience
• ISA Certified Arborist® (or working toward certification)
• Prior leadership or crew-supervision experience
• Experience with utility clients, contracts, or environmental permitting

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Compensation & Perks

• $22 - $30 per hour (based on experience, education, and certifications)
• Company vehicle for commuting and field work
• Company-provided cell phone
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan / purchase discount programs where available
• Employee referral bonuses, educational scholarships, and other employee discounts

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Career Development

• Industry-leading training through the employer’s training programs and technical institutes
• Mentorship from experienced forestry and vegetation management professionals
• Clear pathways for specialization and leadership roles

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Additional Information

• Employment type: Permanent, Full Time
• Travel expectations: None (local field travel within service area)
• Pre-employment checks: drug screening (including marijuana where permitted by law), background check, and Social Security verification may be required
• Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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