Forestry Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Duties :

• 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.

• Responsible for developing and implementing complex vegetation management plans, as well as conducting tree risk assessments.

• Responsible for providing public education on the importance of trees and proper tree care.

• 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 solutions.

• 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.

Qualifications:

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

• 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

• 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)

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.