January 9, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Associate Forester

Organization:
Consumers Energy
Region:
Canada, Michigan, Lansing
End of contest:
March 6, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Forestery
Description
General Summary:

The Associate Forester is responsible for providing the Company with forestry services. This will include conducting tree inventories, developing tree removal specifications, and overseeing tree removal. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing vegetation work plans, as well as conducting tree risk assessments.

What we are looking for: Associate Forester

We encourage you to apply if you have: equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or related field with 0-2 years of experience
  • [OR] Associate degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or related field with 2 years of experience
  • [OR] High School Diploma with 4 years of experience

In this role, you will:

  • Other duties as assigned or may be necessary 
  • Assist with storm restoration efforts with non-company crews for HVD and LVD systems.   
  • Customer Interaction for internal/ external concerns bringing to final resolution.   
  • Collaborate with other departments within the CE to cross train and learn various forestry best practices   
  • Assigned projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and review status of the projects with the Forestry Supervisor. Perform quality control checks on completed projects as directed.    
  • Conduct on-site visits to Company assets on customer properties to assess tree health, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions. Prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for each site   
  • Serve as the primary contact with clients, providing expert consulting services related to tree risk assessment, tree inventory, tree valuation, and tree removal   

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of tree biology and risk assessment   Basic Knowledge
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team   Basic Knowledge
  • Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills   Basic Knowledge
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and GIS software   Basic Knowledge

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Contact

Consumers Energy

1 Energy Plz

Jackson

Michigan United States

www.consumersenergy.com