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ACRT Services.
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ACRT Services. is Hiring a Contract Specialist (FT) Near Akron, OH

ACRT, Inc.
Please Apply at:
https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Contract-Specialist---Youngstown--OH_R4715/apply?source=BetterTeam
ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Contract Specialist position is ideal for seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and lines of work.
This position would require a significant amount of customer interaction, educating and working with utility consumers, and working with line clearance contractors and utility personnel. We perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
Minimum Requirements:
  • 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 5 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or another related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
  • Vegetation management experience preferred.
  • Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience working with GIS-integrated data collection software/hardware is preferred but not required.
  • Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and production oriented.
  • Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation-related activities.
  • Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Multi-tasking and strong time management skills are required.
  • Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).
  • A valid driver's license is required.
Additional Information:
  • Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period.
  • Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.
  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Group life insurance.
  • Optional life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Vacation.
  • Holidays.
  • 401(k).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes.
  • Boot allowance program.
  • ACRT is a 100% employee-owned ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$56k-67k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/16/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

04/03/2023

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