Consulting Utility Forester - Panama City, FL **Position Overview** We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Technician to our passionate team of environmental professionals. **Job Duties** The Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Technician will inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide info to line-clearance crews. Document work using hand-held computer. Notify property owners of pending work on their property. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and storms as needed. **Qualifications** **Education and Qualifications:** An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc). + Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology. ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License. + Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing. + Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. **Additional Information** **What We Offer:*** + Paid time off and paid holidays. + Opportunities for advancement. + All job specific equipment and safety gear provided. + 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match. + Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options. + Group Health Plan. + Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend. + Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas. + Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers. + The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees. + Charitable matching gift program. *All listed benefits available to eligible employees. **Company Overview** DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. **Divisional Overview** **POSITION: Consulting Utility Forester** **TYPE: Full-Time** **POSITION LOCATIONS: Bay County and Surrounding Areas including: Panama City, Lynn Haven, Bonifay, Chipley, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach** **At Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey Company, our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.** **Do you want a career working outdoors?** **Do you care about sustainability?** **Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities?** **The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.** **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + **Work with major electric/gas utility system and address its forestry needs** + **Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations** + **Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation** + **Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property** + **Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions** + **Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews** **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + **Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment** + **Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented** + **Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates** + **Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather** + **Is a great communicator and team player** + **Has the ability to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 18 months** **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + **Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads** **And** + **Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline** **or** + **Has more than 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)** **WHAT WE OFFER:** + **$16-22 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications)** + **Company Vehicle and Fuel Card** + **Company Cell Phone** + **Paid time off and paid holidays** + **Opportunities for advancement** + **All job specific equipment and safety gear provided** + **Opportunities to work on a variety of projects in various locations** + **401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match** + **Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options** + **Group Health Plan** + **Employee referral bonus program** + **The Davey Institute provides personal and professional development opportunities** + **Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management** + **Scholarship Program for Children of Employees** + **Charitable matching gift program** + **Company paid professional certifications and continuing education** **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.**