**Description** We are currently seeking a **Utility Arborist 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 Arbormetrics. Some of the most important characteristics of an **Arbormetrics** **Utility Arborist Supervisor** is 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. This position supports Foresters throughout the Duke Carolinas footprint; occasional overnight travel is required. **_Pay Range for this role is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications._** **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Industry competitive pay. + Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work. + Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees). + 401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service. + Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment. + Weekly pay checks and direct deposit. + Participation in Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements). + Boot and clothing program (company funded). + Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** + Oversee team of Contract Utility Foresters and Work Planners. + Review and submit deliverables to client. + Ensure work is consistent across regions. + Interface with management from within and outside of department. + Lead special initiatives. + Prescribe International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) recommended directional pruning techniques and clearances for identified vegetation. + Apply tree risk assessment principles and practices to accurately identify vegetation for line clearance mitigation in accordance with Client and Company directives. + Provide professional customer service, fostering positive Client, community, and agency relations. + Explain the nature, extent and purpose of prescribed work to property owners, organizations, and/or government agencies. + Identify opportunities to reduce vegetation workload through cost-effective and sustainable vegetation removal, clearance and cut-stump treatment prescriptions, accurate vegetation listing, and applying integrated vegetation management (IVM) principles and practices. + Notify and obtain permission for vegetation clearing and/or tree pruning/removal by establishing contact with private/public landowners and government agencies. + Audit completed utility vegetation inspection and/or line clearance contractor field work for compliance with Client’s specifications and procedures. + Record and maintain accurate records of field data in handheld computers. + At the request of the Client and/or Arbormetrics management, attend and participate in training, field reviews, meetings, incident investigations, and public events. + Follow standardized office procedures, submitting all paperwork in a timely fashion. + Prepare documentation associated with vegetation management processes and follow Client directives regarding program procedures, i.e. removal forms. + Pursue customer contacts to prepare work for generation to clearance contractor. + Organize and/or archive annual project/circuit folders for accuracy and record retention. + Perform other functions as requested by Arbormetrics or the Client. **WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:** + 5-8 years of Utility Vegetation Management experience, preferably on the Duke Energy Transmission system. + ISA Arborist Credential required. + Demonstrated leadership and Project Management skills. + Mastered understanding of industry standards. + QA/QC assessments experience. + Experienced in Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint + Prior Customer Service experience. + Ability to work safely and independently in remote areas with limited supervision. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Independent decision making and problem-solving skills. + Ability to identify local tree species. + Ability to accurately read maps and judge spatial distances. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent Arbormetrics and its services in a professional and positive manner. + Ability to learn new programs. + Ability to occasionally travel overnight throughout the Duke Carolinas footprint. + Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. **WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:** + Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resources, or related discipline. + ISA Utility Specialist credential. + NC State issued Pesticide license. + Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. **Working Environment** Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; 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, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodation, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. **Physical** The team member 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. For more information visit our website www.arbormetrics.com **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.** **Arbormetrics is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled** . **Benefits** We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.