ECI is looking to add a **Contract** **Forester** to our team! 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 with ECI. Some of the most important characteristics of an ECI Contract Forester are 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. **Pay Range for this role is** **$25.00 - $36.00,** **depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications.** **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Industry competitive pay. + Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes. + Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees). + After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Paid Maternity Leave. + Paid Sick Time. + Weekly Pay Cycle. + Participation in Referral Bonus Program. + Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees). + Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** + Work directly with ECI's client to oversee the Distribution Vegetation Line Clearance Program. + Inspect and document required work (pruning or removing vegetation) at customer properties. + Resolve customer concerns and complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals in a timely manner. + Record associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew on a tablet in the field using specialized software. + Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems. + Communicate regularly and effectively with project leadership, auditors, utility clients, contractors, landowners, and the general public. + Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations. + Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **WHAT YOU NEED TO HAV** **E:** + Minimum of three years Utility Vegetation Management experience. + Familiarity with tree growth rates, tree response to injury, and hazardous tree conditions. + Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment. + Ability to travel daily with potential for overnight travel +/- 15% throughout Pennsylvania. + Must be able to read maps and identify local tree species. + Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work in accordance with utility maintenance specifications. + Must be able to work alone, and 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. + Must have basic computer skills. **WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:** + Associate's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred. + Certification as an ISA Arborist is preferred. + Prior experience with GIS software/technology preferred. + Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish). **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.**