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This is the intermediate level of the VM classification hierarchy. Employees at this level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable
Strategic focus:
Manages highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support as needed from Management and other VM Personnel
Works with internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability
Works with local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation.
Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Possesses working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system
Utility Arborist Certification
Registered Professional Forester
PMI Knowledge & Project related work experience
Familiarity with GIS databases and other geo-spatial systems
Utility Experience - working knowledge to proficiency
Construction Management Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to implement vegetation management methods, processes and procedures and train and develop
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated effective communication and customer relations skills both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness.
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location. Environmental, Physical, Office, etc.
Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Required/Basic Qualifications (Vegetation Management Program Manager)
Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Vegetation Management Program Manager)
Travel Requirements
15-25%