Utility Forester Resource and Data Coordinator
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4 Quick Apply 1 day ago Full Job Description We are currently seeking a Utility Forester Resource and Data Coordinator to join our team.
We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in utility management with ECI.
Some of the most important characteristics of an ECI Utility Forester Resource and Data Coordinator is that you are open-minded and able 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.
This position supports LG&E KU as a ROW Coordinator.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Industry competitive pay.
Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service.
Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
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:
Responsible for data and resource management to support the client.
Work in an office environment or field, which will require driving to client field sites as needed.
Oversight of an area for compliance of vegetation for utility facilities and corridors.
Conduct aerial patrols of electric system in a helicopter.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
Local tree identification skills.
Prior experience using GIS software.
Prior experience in data and resource management.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Ability to communicate and work with different crew types, personnel, and utility individuals.
Ability to drive long distances (within the state).
Prior experience with budget tracking and management.
Ability to utilize excel spreadsheets, Microsoft office suite, and additional work management tools.
Ability to logistically support crews and LG&E KU personnel for vegetation management activities.
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
Associate or Bachelors Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or related field preferred.
3
years prior UVM experience-preferably on transmissions ROW.
ISA certification a plus.
Being 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.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 Quick Apply 1 day ago Full Job Description We are currently seeking a Utility Forester Resource and Data Coordinator to join our team.
We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in utility management with ECI.
Some of the most important characteristics of an ECI Utility Forester Resource and Data Coordinator is that you are open-minded and able 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.
This position supports LG&E KU as a ROW Coordinator.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Industry competitive pay.
Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service.
Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
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:
Responsible for data and resource management to support the client.
Work in an office environment or field, which will require driving to client field sites as needed.
Oversight of an area for compliance of vegetation for utility facilities and corridors.
Conduct aerial patrols of electric system in a helicopter.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
Local tree identification skills.
Prior experience using GIS software.
Prior experience in data and resource management.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Ability to communicate and work with different crew types, personnel, and utility individuals.
Ability to drive long distances (within the state).
Prior experience with budget tracking and management.
Ability to utilize excel spreadsheets, Microsoft office suite, and additional work management tools.
Ability to logistically support crews and LG&E KU personnel for vegetation management activities.
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
Associate or Bachelors Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or related field preferred.
3
years prior UVM experience-preferably on transmissions ROW.
ISA certification a plus.
Being 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.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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