Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
General Summary:
The Associate Forester is responsible for providing the Company with forestry services. This will include conducting tree inventories, developing tree removal specifications, and overseeing tree removal. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing vegetation work plans, as well as conducting tree risk assessments.
What we are looking for: Associate Forester
We encourage you to apply if you have: equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered and reviewed.
Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field with 0-2 years of applicable experience working with utility companies.
[OR] Associate degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field with 4 or more years of applicable experience working with utility companies.
[OR] High School Diploma with 8 or more years of applicable experience working with utility companies.
In this role, you will:
Serve as the primary contact with clients, providing expert consulting services related to tree risk assessment, tree inventory, tree valuation, and tree removal.
Conduct on-site visits to Company assets on customer properties to assess tree health, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions. Prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for each site.
Collaborate with other departments within the CE to cross train and learn various forestry best practices.
Customer Interaction for internal/ external concerns bringing to final resolution.
Assist with storm restoration efforts with non-company crews for HVD and LVD systems.
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong understanding of tree biology and risk assessment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and GIS software
Working Conditions:
Field operations: 90% of work is outdoors
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women's Advisory Panel (WAP), Women's Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
