Consulting Utility Forester / Utility Arborist

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Atlas Field Service is currently scouting for Consulting Utility Arborists in the DFW area.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify dead and dying trees affected by drought and other environmental conditions
• Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance
• Perform inspection and work verification on post pre-inspection and post tree-trimming work
• Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential
• Assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines
• Communicate with customers/ landowners concerned current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document visit
• Respond to storm events across system outside of normal business hours
• Distribution - Manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports and email updates
• Transmission - perform aerial audits
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility

Qualifications by level

Consulting Utility Arborist I:

• Candidate must have an Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• Must be able to obtain an ISA Arborist certification within 3.5 years.

In addition, the candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Two years related utility experience, or
• Transmission: Must be willing to perform audits via aerial inspections.

Consulting Utility Arborist II:Must meet or exceed the requirements listed for Contract Utility Arborist I:

• An associate or bachelor's degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is required.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plans, and document in-person visits.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborists must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Arborist must have demonstrated proficiency in dealing with escalated customer issues.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Demonstrated professionalism in customer relations and organization is required.

Candidate must meet two of the following criteria:

• One year experience as a CUA I, or
• Two years related utility experience, or
• Minimum one year experience on COMPANY VM system, or
• Exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance, or approved by COMPANY VM Manager.
• Distribution: Must be able to manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports, and email updates.
• Transmission: Proficient at performing aerial audits. Applicant must have knowledge of FAC-003 and proficient with GPS mapping tools.

Consulting Utility Arborist III:Must meet exceed the requirements listed for Contract Utility Arborist II:

• An Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is required.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is required.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• This position requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Certification for ISA Utility Specialist is desirable.

In addition to COMPANY VM Management approval, the candidate must meet two of the following criteria:

• One year experience as a CUA II, or
• Three years related utility experience, or
• Minimum one year experience on COMPANY VM system, or exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance.
• Distribution: Must be able to manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports, and email updates.
• Transmission: Proficient at performing aerial audits. Applicant must have knowledge of FAC-003 and proficient with GPS mapping tools.

Consulting Utility Arborist IV:Must meet exceed the requirements listed for Contract Utility Arborist III:

• An Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• This position requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Certification for ISA Utility Specialist is desirable.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.

In addition to COMPANY VM Management approval, the candidate must meet two of the following criteria:

• One year as a CUA III, or
• Four years related utility experience, or
• Minimum one year experience on COMPANY VM system, or exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance.
• Distribution: Must be able to manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports, and email updates.
• Transmission: Proficient at performing aerial audits. Applicant must have knowledge of FAC-003 and proficient with GPS mapping tools.

Consulting Utility Arborist V:Must meet and exceed the requirements listed for Contract Utility Arborist IV:

• An Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• This position requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Certification for ISA Utility Specialist is required.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.

In addition to COMPANY VM Management approval, the candidate must meet two of the following criteria:

• Two years as a CUA IV, or
• Six years related utility experience, or
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