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 (Utility Vegetation Management).

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Consulting Utility Forester to support utility vegetation management and natural resource consulting efforts in Washington, DC. This hands-on field role focuses on rights-of-way inspections, vegetation assessments, GIS data collection, and collaboration with crews and planners to maintain safe, reliable utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking motivated vegetation-management professionals to:

• Conduct vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way
• Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend treatment plans
• Collect and document field data using GIS mapping and mobile technology
• Evaluate terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions
• Help utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety

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Required Qualifications

• 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

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field
• Utility vegetation management or right-of-way experience
• ISA Certified Arborist® or related certifications
• Leadership experience and a desire for career advancement

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $20 - $24 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Company vehicle for commuting purposes and a cell phone (role dependent)
• Benefits (eligible after probationary period): health, dental, vision & life insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays
• Career development through training programs and mentorship
• Employee discounts, referral programs, and charitable matching

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Workplace Requirements & Additional Info

• On-site field role with travel within the service area
• Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana), background check, and Social Security verification are required
• Multiple full-time positions available, including entry-level, specialized, and leadership roles

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Work outdoors on meaningful projects that protect infrastructure and natural resources
• Join teams of arborists, foresters, and environmental professionals
• Opportunities for growth, safety-focused culture, and developer-supported training

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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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