Distribution Associate Forestry Specialist
- Employer
- Utilities Service, LLC
- Location
- Clearwater, Florida, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 16, 2022
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Informatics / GIS
- Discipline
- Forestry
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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ECI is currently looking to add **Distribution Associate Forestry Specialists** 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 ECI.
During these uncertain times, you can take pride in knowing you are an **essential employee** . Our team members work independently in an outdoor environment and follow all CDC recommended guidelines and company safety protocols relevant to COVID-19.
Some of the most important characteristics of an **ECI** **Distribution Associate** **Forestry Specialist** 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.
**WHAT WE OFFER:**
+ Industry competitive pay.
+ Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
+ Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, effective Day 1 for full time team members.
+ 401K eligibility.
+ Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.
+ 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:**
+ Identify opportunities for improving safety and immediately report incidents, injuries, unsafe working conditions, unsafe work processes, and potential hazards.
+ Abide by ECI's Code of Safe Practices, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Plan, and safe driving principles, practices, and policies.
+ Abide by, integrate, inspire, positively influence and engage others to apply ECI's Vision, Mission, Values and Principles (VMVPs) in daily activities and decisions.
+ Safely operate a motor vehicle for travel to assigned work area (locations vary)
+ In advance of patrol, review work locations to identify presence of endangered species and/or sensitive habitat and vegetation.
+ Review records, organize paperwork and prepare maps of circuits to be patrolled and maintain accurate maps and records of patrolled circuits.
+ Safely patrol energy corridors on foot **,** accurately identifying vegetation to be pruned, removed, or protected to remain in compliance with Client standards and specifications.
+ 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
+ Mark vegetation in accordance with Client directives
+ Identify land owner rights using handheld computer records, parcel maps, and property searches.
+ 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.
+ Conduct tree caused outage investigations in the field, determining cause of outage and documenting findings in written report.
+ Respond to and resolve customer service issues as reported through utility's call center.
+ Investigate and resolve compliance issues identified through internal channels, i.e. customer or client tags/tickets, team member field observation, etc.
+ When work prescribed falls outside routine inspection timeframe, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that work request is generated and forwarded to line clearance contractor.
+ At request of Supervisor or Client, contact and meet property owners to explain the trimming and/or removal of vegetation on property, i.e. "refusal customers", property identified as having good "removal candidates"
+ Perform storm, post-fire, and emergency-related response work.
+ Record and maintain accurate records of field data in hand held computer.
+ At the request of the Client and/or ECI 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.
+ Accurately prepare documentation associated with vegetation management processes and follow Client directives in regards to program procedures, i.e. removal forms.
+ Assist with Quarterly/Annual mapping updates as directed by ECI or the Client.
+ Pursue customer contacts to prepare work for generation to clearance contractor.
+ Organize and/or archive annual project/circuit folders for accuracy and record retention.
+ Assist with line clearance and vegetation control work request/order compilation as needed.
+ Perform other functions as requested by ECI or the Client.
**WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:**
+ 3-5 years of experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
+ Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
+ 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 accurately read maps and judge spatial distances.
**WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:**
+ Associates or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related discipline.
+ Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience preferred.
+ ISA Arborist Certification is a plus.
+ Basic GIS knowledge which includes hands on experience with desktop/tablet GIS software a plus.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent ECI and its services in a professional and positive manner.
+ Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
+ Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
+ Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ECI FORESTER:**
**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 accommodations, 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**
Environmental Consultants (ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at ECI 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.eci-consulting.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.**
**ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.**
During these uncertain times, you can take pride in knowing you are an **essential employee** . Our team members work independently in an outdoor environment and follow all CDC recommended guidelines and company safety protocols relevant to COVID-19.
Some of the most important characteristics of an **ECI** **Distribution Associate** **Forestry Specialist** 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.
**WHAT WE OFFER:**
+ Industry competitive pay.
+ Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
+ Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, effective Day 1 for full time team members.
+ 401K eligibility.
+ Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.
+ 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:**
+ Identify opportunities for improving safety and immediately report incidents, injuries, unsafe working conditions, unsafe work processes, and potential hazards.
+ Abide by ECI's Code of Safe Practices, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Plan, and safe driving principles, practices, and policies.
+ Abide by, integrate, inspire, positively influence and engage others to apply ECI's Vision, Mission, Values and Principles (VMVPs) in daily activities and decisions.
+ Safely operate a motor vehicle for travel to assigned work area (locations vary)
+ In advance of patrol, review work locations to identify presence of endangered species and/or sensitive habitat and vegetation.
+ Review records, organize paperwork and prepare maps of circuits to be patrolled and maintain accurate maps and records of patrolled circuits.
+ Safely patrol energy corridors on foot **,** accurately identifying vegetation to be pruned, removed, or protected to remain in compliance with Client standards and specifications.
+ 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
+ Mark vegetation in accordance with Client directives
+ Identify land owner rights using handheld computer records, parcel maps, and property searches.
+ 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.
+ Conduct tree caused outage investigations in the field, determining cause of outage and documenting findings in written report.
+ Respond to and resolve customer service issues as reported through utility's call center.
+ Investigate and resolve compliance issues identified through internal channels, i.e. customer or client tags/tickets, team member field observation, etc.
+ When work prescribed falls outside routine inspection timeframe, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that work request is generated and forwarded to line clearance contractor.
+ At request of Supervisor or Client, contact and meet property owners to explain the trimming and/or removal of vegetation on property, i.e. "refusal customers", property identified as having good "removal candidates"
+ Perform storm, post-fire, and emergency-related response work.
+ Record and maintain accurate records of field data in hand held computer.
+ At the request of the Client and/or ECI 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.
+ Accurately prepare documentation associated with vegetation management processes and follow Client directives in regards to program procedures, i.e. removal forms.
+ Assist with Quarterly/Annual mapping updates as directed by ECI or the Client.
+ Pursue customer contacts to prepare work for generation to clearance contractor.
+ Organize and/or archive annual project/circuit folders for accuracy and record retention.
+ Assist with line clearance and vegetation control work request/order compilation as needed.
+ Perform other functions as requested by ECI or the Client.
**WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:**
+ 3-5 years of experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
+ Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
+ 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 accurately read maps and judge spatial distances.
**WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:**
+ Associates or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related discipline.
+ Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience preferred.
+ ISA Arborist Certification is a plus.
+ Basic GIS knowledge which includes hands on experience with desktop/tablet GIS software a plus.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent ECI and its services in a professional and positive manner.
+ Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
+ Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
+ Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ECI FORESTER:**
**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 accommodations, 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**
Environmental Consultants (ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at ECI 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.eci-consulting.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.**
**ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.**
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