We are currently seeking a Transmission Utility Forester Supervisor to join our team. We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors and value the freedom of working independently.  If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS.  Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Transmission Utility Forester Supervisor are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.  

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• Industry competitive pay.   
• Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).   
• After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.   
• Paid Sick Time.   
• Weekly Pay Cycle.  
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.   
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).   
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.  

  WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Perform safety oversight of contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards during all vegetation-clearing activities. 
• Will work on Transmission substation bare ground and mow projects. 
• Assist in the planning and creation of the vegetation clearing scope of work to account for all NERC and utility right-of-way standards and expectations. 
• Contact property owners to discuss and obtain the required written permission to perform vegetation work where necessary. 
• Perform and document quality assurance (QA) inspections on contractor’s work for compliance with scope of work, as well as the utilities and industry’s specifications. 
• Conduct hazard tree assessments. 
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the public. 
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all relevant utility and environmental standards and expectations. 
• Complete work summaries, updated QA reports and progress report updates weekly with a high level of detail. 
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations. 
• Willingness to work storm duty following catastrophic weather events that affect the Utility. 
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE: 

• 1-3 years prior experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, or tree-related green industry. 
• Prior experience within UVM 
• Local tree identification skills. 
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, the ability to multi-task, and attention to detail. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent AMS and its services professionally and positively. 
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs. 
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain. 
• Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office). 
• Ability to work safely and independently in remote areas with limited supervision. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to accurately read maps and judge spatial distances. 
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. 

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE: 

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred. 
• ISA Arborist Certification is a plus. 
• Prior experience with GIS Mapping Programs is a plus. 
• Having a strong team mentality, work ethic, and sense of pride in your work is a plus. 
• Familiarity with powerline nomenclature and construction is a plus. 
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.  

Working Environment Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include: in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office. Physical The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone. Company Overview ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.    Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.