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**Benefits** :

+ Competitive compensation

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

+ Life and Travel Insurance

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Wellness Reimbursement Program

+ Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is a Utility Forester?

The Utility Forester guides and manages the safety standards/performance, administration, customer relations and tree trimming specifications for the Vegetation Management department throughout the service territory.

What does a Utility Forester do?

+ Ensures all work activities have been pre-planned and resources allocated appropriately for the efficient day-to-day operations related to Transmission and Distribution Vegetation Management activities.

+ Works with the Manager of Vegetation Management in reviewing tree related outages and assists in developing or modifying line clearance specifications/programs in order to reduce tree related service outages in order to improve system reliability.

+ Ensures all customer inquiries/concerns related to tree clearing activities are addressed promptly, with fair and consistent approaches to provide our customers with the best customer service experience.

+ Leads customer relation programs associated with municipalities, regulators, and residential customers.

+ Explains basic tree growth, health issues, and accepted arboricultural practices in order to inform/educate customers, the general public, and/or municipal officials about tree growth around utility lines and the programs established to maintain the required clearances.

+ Participates in the development and utilization of distribution circuit and transmission corridor maps created on ArcGIS and other various programs.

+ Responsible for various administrative functions associated with budgeting/projections, invoicing, production data collection and reporting along with auditing responsibilities.

+ Maintains compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to vegetation management including all necessary regulatory reporting.

+ Obtains landowner identification and notification information as well as determine state and federal jurisdictional lands along the right of way corridors.

+ Provides overall supervision and leadership of both internal and external resources in order to facilitate continuous process and productivity improvements to obtain corporate and departmental objectives.

+ Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Utility Forester?

Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field of study and direct line clearance experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in forestry or a related field of study and 3 years of direct line clearance experience. In lieu of an associate’s degree, a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 7 years of direct line clearance experience.

+ Professional forestry background, including tree identification skills, basic tree physiology, tree insect and disease issues, and growth/maintenance requirements of both native and introduced tree species of the Hudson Valley.

+ Strong computer skills including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ A valid driver’s license

Preferred:

+ 15 years of direct utility line clearance experience

+ General knowledge in GIS and surveying technologies

+ General knowledge of CAD

+ Capable of utilizing various land-based mapping systems to plan and review fieldwork

+ ISA Certified Arborist/Utility Arborist

+ Member of the International Society of Arboriculture

Applications will be accepted until May 19, 2025

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay Range: $91,800-$149,200

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment . Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Look to Central Hudson for an environment that fosters teamwork, safety awareness and impeccable customer service. We are committed to educational development, employee satisfaction and a diverse workforce. We also have a strong belief in and long history of promoting from within. Our employees enjoy numerous opportunities for transition and growth throughout their careers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K plan with substantial company match, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.