Associate Forester

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

Location

This position is onsite at the Adrian Service Center located in Adrian, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Associate Forester is responsible for providing forestry services to the Company. This includes conducting tree inventories, developing tree removal specifications, and overseeing tree removal activities. Additionally, the Associate Forester is tasked with creating and implementing vegetation management plans, as well as performing tree risk assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist with storm restoration efforts alongside non-company crews for both HVD and LVD systems.

- Interact with customers regarding internal and external concerns, ensuring all issues are brought to final resolution.

- Collaborate with other departments within CE to cross-train and learn various forestry best practices.

- Manage multiple assigned projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and regularly reviewing project status with the Forestry Supervisor. Perform quality control checks on completed projects as directed.

- Conduct on-site visits to company assets located on customer properties to assess tree health, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions. Prepare detailed reports that outline findings and recommendations for each site.

- Serve as the primary contact for clients, providing expert consulting services related to tree risk assessment, tree inventory, tree valuation, and tree removal.

- Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong knowledge of tree biology and tree risk assessment.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and GIS software.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources or related field.

- (OR) Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience.

- (OR) High school diploma with a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience.

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 in Energy (WE), 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.

Nearest Major Market: Adrian

Nearest Secondary Market: Ann Arbor

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