Forester jobs in Urbandale, IA

Forester manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Forester is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Forester performs a variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages exempt and nonexempt employees. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Consulting Utility Forester (FT)
  • CN Utility Consulting
  • Fort Dodge, IA FULL_TIME
  • As our next Consulting Utility Forester, you’re on your way to the open road and traveling the trails! We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. As a Consulting Utility Forester, you’ll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines, while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility right-of-way. In this role, your office is the great outdoors!

    CNUC is an employee-owned company with a strong commitment to recruiting and developing the best talent in the utility vegetation management industry. As our company continues to expand across the country and beyond, new career opportunities become available.

    Working for CNUC could be your next great job if:  
    • You love talking to new people, being outside, and working independently.
    • You have strong problem-solving skills and pay close attention to detail.
    • You’re willing to learn. We provide ongoing training and assistance in obtaining industry-related certifications.

    Perks of Working at CNUC:
    • Health, Dental, Vision; coverage begins on start date
    • Vacation/Sick/Holiday time off
    • ESOP/401k
    • Advancement opportunities
    • Company vehicle & fuel card
    • ISA Arborist Certification/Continuing education assistance
    • Clothing allowance
    • Gym membership reimbursement

    Responsibilities
    • Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals
    • Conduct tree and brush inventories
    • Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations
    • Plan work for tree contractors 
    • Manage data
    • Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area
    • Enforce on-the-job safety practices
    • Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site
    • Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion
    • Perform other related duties as required or assigned

    Requirements:
    • Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance
    • Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates
    • Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer
    • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
    • Ability to work independently
    • Strong verbal and written communications skills
    • Excellent customer service skills a priority
    • Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
    • Proficient in map navigation skills
    • Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)

    To move forward in the process, we require you to complete an application on our careers page. Please follow the below link to apply:

    Consulting Utility Forester

  • 22 Days Ago

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Consulting Utility Forester (FT)
  • CN Utility Consulting
  • Knoxville, IA FULL_TIME
  • Sign On Bonuses AvailableAs our next Consulting Utility Forester, you’re on your way to the open road and traveling the trails! We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the cit...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Consulting Utility Forester
  • CN Utility Consulting
  • Fort Dodge, IA FULL_TIME
  • As our next Consulting Utility Forester, you’re on your way to the open road and traveling the trails! We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside,...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Aquaculture or Fisheries Ecology and Management
  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA
  • Position Title:Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Aquaculture or Fisheries Ecology and Management Appointment Type:Fac...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Class A CDL - $2K Hiring Bonus - No Weekends!
  • Structural Component Systems
  • Grimes, IA
  • Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking a full-time Class A CDL Driver in the Des Moines a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CLEANER
  • ABM Industries, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Position Summary Details The Cleaner position provides the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area. Esse...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Scientist (Remote Consideration)
  • Careerbuilder
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Lincoln Financial Group Senior Data Scientist (Remote Consideration) Des Moines , Iowa Apply Now Alternate Locations: Ra...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Labor/Carpenter/Concrete Finisher (Union Position)
  • Weitz
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a divers...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Woodworker Custom Cabinet Shop Production
  • Swan Creek Cabinet Company
  • Boone, IA
  • Job Description Job Description Woodworker for Custom Cabinet Shop Production Join the Swan Creek Team Duties: · Read de...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Urbandale is a city in Polk County and Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city population was 39,463. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.94 square miles (56.82 km2), of which, 21.92 square miles (56.77 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Forester jobs
$60,513 to $90,662
Urbandale, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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A forester is a career professional that specializes in forests and are employed for a variety of purposes.
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Foresters manage forests to provide a variety of objectives including direct extraction of raw material, outdoor recreation, conservation, hunting and aesthetics.
February 07, 2020
Forester in Davenport, IA
Foresters share ideas and develop plans with other agencies, as well as with citizens' action groups.
January 06, 2020
With the gradual rise in global pollution over the years ensuring carbon sequestration, air quality and maintaining a proper biodiversity have all come under the jurisdiction of foresters.
February 14, 2020