Forestry Supervisor

If you're looking for a career that will provide a challenging work environment and many opportunities to learn, our company is the place for you. Join our team and become part of a company full of exciting opportunities. We help employees achieve their personal best by offering many opportunities that develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.

Duties

Duties:

General Summary Of Job Responsibilities:

• The Contract Forestry Supervisor will be responsible for providing the Company with comprehensive forestry services.
• This will include conducting tree inventories and overseeing line clearing contractors.
• They will also be responsible for developing and implementing complex vegetation management plans, as well as conducting tree risk assessments.
• In addition, they will be responsible for providing public education on the importance of trees and proper tree care.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other senior leaders and departments within the CE to cross train and mentor various field team members on forestry best practices
• Conduct on-site visits and go and sees to company assets on customer properties to assess tree health, identify potential risks, and recommend
• Prepare highly detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for each site
• Lead storm restoration efforts with non-company crews for HVD and LVD systems.
• Manage multiple complex large-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met. Perform quality control checks on completed projects.
• Review and approve all project proposals and invoices prior to submission
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
• Oversee contractor crews and monitor schedules, work assignments, and performance.
• Serve as the most senior primary contact with customers and vendors, providing expert consulting services related to tree risk assessment, tree
• inventory, tree valuation, and tree removal. Assess and address customer concerns, ensuring resolution.
  
  

Skills

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

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or related field (Required)
  
  

Experience

• 4 - 7 years Forestry experience, including experience working with utility companies. (Required)
  
  

Certifications

• Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Category 6 - Right of Way Pest Management (Required)
• Must be able to obtain Arborist or Utility Specialist certification through the International Society of Arboriculture within 120 days of hire date. (Required)
  
  

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
  
  

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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