Vegetation Imagery Analyst- Part Time

ACRT, Inc.

About The Team  

At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them. 

About the Role 

The Vegetation Imagery Analyst reports to the Senior Operations Manager/Ops manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines through satellite imaging. Analyzing aerial photographs and/or satellite images for vegetation-related issues such as declining, diseased, and dying trees that could impact utility reliability. This is a seasonal, remote position, running from June to November.

Pay is $22 to $25 an hour, 20 to 30 hours a week

About You 

Must haves: 

• Education: Associate’s degree in forestry, horticulture or related field

Or

• Experience: Two years of related experience. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.  

Nice to haves: 

• Education: BS Degree in Forestry or Horticulture 
• Experience: One year of experience as a utility Arborist. ISA Certification a plus

Your Skills: 

• Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite 
• Ability to identify trees and knowledge of growth rates 

• Ability to read and follow maps 

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions 
• Knowledge of vegetation management use is a plus 
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is a plus 

Drug/Alcohol Testing:  

• Drug/alcohol testing is required  

Where We Work  

• This position is fully remote position” 

Benefits 

Health and Safety 

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered 
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability 

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match 
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members 

Retirement 

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost 
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match  

Time Off 

• Paid Vacation 
• Paid Holidays 
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans 

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)