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If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management withArborMetrics. Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. WHAT YOU WILL DO:Safety & ComplianceIdentify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.Follow AMS safety standards, including safe driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention protocols.Promote AMS values in daily actions and encourage others to do the same.Field OperationsSafely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way (up to 10 miles/day).Inspect and document vegetation work (pruning/removal) at customer properties.Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.Customer & Stakeholder RelationsAddress customer concerns and complaints regarding vegetation work promptly.Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.Maintain positive public relations through professional conduct.Emergency Response & Other ResponsibilitiesParticipate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.Carry out additional duties as assigned.WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (ROW's) and drive for extended periods of time.Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.Must be able to adapt to change.WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:ISA or equivalent certification preferred.Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. 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. ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry.

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