Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

Job Duties

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 information 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.

• Previous experience successfully working as Utility Vegetation Management Technician or equivalent experience in the industry will be 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 Arborist 

TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION LOCATIONS: Philadelphia and Surrounding Area with opportunity for Out of State Travel

 

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert 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:

• Adaptable to all types of workflow

• Flexible with workload

• Open to 100% travel

• Pro-actively promote safety and maintain a safe work environment

• Manage and oversee daily utility vegetation operations

• Ensure schedule targets are met

• Provide client & contractor support

• Respond to customer complaints and concerns

• Respond to nationwide emergency/natural disaster response efforts

• Provide reporting and updates for management

• 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: 

• International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist 

• International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) utility specialist

• International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) tree risk assessment qualified (TRAQ)

• State pesticide applicator’s license.

• Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail

• 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

 

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 2 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) 

 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

 

• $22-30 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications)

• Per Diem when traveling outside of standard area of work

• 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. DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. 

 

Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.

 

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