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: The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to any Consumers Energy Service Center every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Customer Interaction for internal/ external concerns bringing to final resolution.

• 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

• Assigned projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and review status of the projects with the Forestry Supervisor. Perform quality control checks on completed projects as directed.

• Collaborate with other departments within the CE to cross train and learn various forestry best practices

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

• Other 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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or related field

• [OR] Associate's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or related field with 2 years of related experience

• [OR] High School Diploma with 4 years of related 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.