Field Supervisor

  ECI is currently seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Field Supervisor to effectively support, train, and lead our field teams on a hazard tree project. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ECI.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work Safe always, following ECI and clients work safe policies and procedures
• Ensure that work plans comply with environmental regulations.
• Perform duties in an unsupervised manner, exercising discretion and judgment based upon environmental knowledge and education, and the project scope.
• Ensure that field operations are compliant with all permits, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rules and in compliance with other regulatory requirements.
• Document field condition prior to and following work completion to assure that mitigation or restoration concerns are met.
• Regular oversight of work quality following ECI staff QA.
• Communicate with federal, state and local officials as necessary to answer questions, gain agreement on mitigation methods, and expedite the clearing process.
• Routinely meet with property owners, utility management personnel, right-of-way maintenance crews, consulting engineers, and project managers to facilitate smooth and cooperative operations.
• Prevent work delay and work stoppage situations as a result of environmental concerns or conflicts.
• Dress in appropriate manner for field work and in appropriate business attire for all non-field activities/meetings.
• Accurately complete and submit all assigned paperwork and documentation.
• Promptly complete other assigned duties as determined by management.
• Communicates with ECI employees, clients, and others in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Demonstrate and share ECI's Vision, Mission, Values, and Principles.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management (or related field) OR 8 years of utility vegetation management experience.
• Minimum 4 years of green industry (utility vegetation management, landscaping, forestry, etc.) work experience.
• Must be able to identify trees and read map. GIS/GPS knowledge a plus.
• ISA Arborist Certification (or obtain within 6 months) required. 
• Utility Specialist Certification desired.
• Familiarity with utility vegetation management work practice and proper arboricultural techniques/practices, and legal requirements related to line clearance and fire prevention. 
• Minimum 4 years of previous supervisory or management experience.
• Proficient in computer word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Proven independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent ECI in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task
• Willingness to travel over-night as necessary.
• Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish) is a plus. 

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, 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 movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); 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, Inc., (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.  ECI offers exciting career opportunities with an excellent compensation package and ongoing growth potential.

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