Forester jobs in Cedar Rapids, 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
  • Rapids, 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

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Consulting Utility Forester (FT)
  • CN Utility Consulting
  • Iowa, 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,...
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Team Member Cedar Rapids, IA 5462 Blairs Forest Way Ne 52402
  • Pizza Hut Shop
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5462 Blairs Forest Way Ne **Cedar Rapids, IA 52402** **Team Member** **Description:** Want to be a Pizza Hut Team Member...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Team Member Cedar Rapids, IA 5462 Blairs Forest Way Ne 52402
  • Pizza Hut Shop
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5462 Blairs Forest Way Ne **Cedar Rapids, IA 52402** **Team Member** **Description:** Want to be a Pizza Hut Team Member...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Management Trainee- Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Overview Start your career with Enterprise Mobility! We're hiring immediately for our respected Management Training Prog...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Appointment Setter - Work From Home
  • Spade Recruiting
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • The Year for Growth, Opportunity and Flexibility Are you ready for a career change in 2021? AIL we are searching for amb...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Entry Level Remote Sales
  • Kemboi Financial Agency
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Are you a top performer but you know you're not being paid like one? Maybe you're paid like one, but you're sacrificing ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Carpenter Helper
  • Labor Finders
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Your Job Are you an ace with a tape measure and power tools? Do you like cutting and shaping all kinds of materials and ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Entry Level Remote Sales
  • Kemboi Financial Agency
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Are you a top performer but you know you're not being paid like one? Maybe you're paid like one, but you're sacrificing ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Janitor-Night Shift
  • All Native Group
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • **Janitor-Night Shift** ** **Location:** Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States** Requisition Number 4212 Janitor-Night Shift...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Forester jobs
$60,075 to $90,005
Cedar Rapids, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago
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What does a Forester do?

Forester in Beaumont, TX
A forester is a career professional that specializes in forests and are employed for a variety of purposes.
December 23, 2019
Forester in Cedar Rapids, IA
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