1 Utility Forester Job in Rockville, MD
Quality Support Services is Hiring an Utility Forester Near Rockville, MD
What you'll do:
- Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
- Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security.
- Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
- Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
- Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.
- Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
- Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
- Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
- Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.
- Valid Driver's License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
- Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
- Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
- Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.
- Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
- Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.
- The opportunity to work in America's great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
- A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.
- Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience.
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance.
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
- Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
Job Summary
Full Time
$47k-63k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/18/2024
qualitysupportservices.com
EMPORIA, KS
25 - 50
2003
IDA KERBS
<$5M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Quality Support Services
QSS is a HUBZone, MBE and DBE certified firm providing facilities management services and staffing solutions. QSS provides services to the government sector and to large commercial client. As a proven contractor, QSS strives to deliver exceptional services that are tailored to the needs of each client. Founded in Las Vegas in 2003, QSS is headquartered in Louisiana and serves a national market. QSS works with various industries including the petrochemical/chemical, aviation, industrial, governmental and educational. Leadership We realize that inspiring and effective leadership is required to a...ssist our corporate and contract employees in creating solutions and services that meet or exceed the expectations of our clients. The leadership team of QSS cultivates the companys success with their leadership, experience and skills. Mission Statement/Core Values QSS believes in lifelong learning, continuous improvement, placing the right person I the right job and developing lasting & valuable business relationships. As such, we have adopted our Core Values: Communication We maintain open lines of communication with all parties, within and outside of the company. Integrity We strive to operate, at all times, with integrity and fairness. Willingness to Serve We are dedicated to supporting, empowering and being a resource for the community. Creativity We are flexible and innovative in meeting customer demands and in our creative approach to providing solutions.
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