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Arborist, Vegetation Management Jobs
Company | EVERSOURCE |
Address | , Derry Village, Nh |
Employment type | |
Salary | From $86,250 a year |
Expires | 2023-06-29 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
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Role and Scope of Position:Plans and coordinates the implementation of transmission or distribution vegetation management. Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management and ensures customer service reliability and Company’s primary contact for vegetation management. The role is integral for the compliance of regulatory requirements including vegetation control and inspections, the reliable operation of our electrical system and the oversight and safety of the contractors performing the work. The position will be assigned a distinct geographic area and/or transmission ROWs.
Essential Functions:
- Establishes prioritized schedules to perform work within budget guidelines.
- Oversees the field performance of vegetation maintenance work; schedules emergency line clearing and vegetation work when hazards are reported or observed; and consults with Town, state, and water company officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used, obtain necessary permits, perform contractor performance reviews; etc.
- Employee must be available when required for emergency restoration events on the entire Eversource System.
- Plans, coordinates and schedules work in connection with the vegetation management program, erosion control, landscaping, and line clearance tree work within the Eversource service area.
Transmission
- Coordinates with Transmission Engineering and Construction group to assist with vegetation clearing efforts and issues, prepares estimates for scheduled work and capital clearing projects and determines appropriate resource requirements
- Responsible for ROW and line inspections to ensure adequate vegetation clearances or note any potential clearance problems, identify sensitive locations where maintenance activities require modifications or change
- Reviews information on past problems and special environmental and public relations constraints.
- Coordinates Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management and control program activities in accordance with the Transmission Vegetation Management Plan and all federal regulations covering the transmission vegetation control activities.
Distribution
- Provides advice on Company issues related to proper arboricultural practices; plant health and pesticide use and applies authority vested in the Arborist and Pesticide Applicator Supervisory License.
- Ensures that customer complaints are properly addressed.
- Monitors contractor performance and acts to ensure improvements or dismissal if necessary.
- Manages contractor crew activities including analyzing productivity and effectiveness of work performed.
- Utilizes the appropriate Work Management System to manage workload and budget.
- Ensures that contractor invoices are properly reviewed, and payments authorized on a timely basis.
- Ensures that capital and expense work is accomplished cost effectively and on budget while adhering to Company standards.
- Reviews monthly variance to determine effectiveness of vegetation management operations, identify problem areas and validate data.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in utility forestry/arboriculture or equivalent experience in related disciplines
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license, required.
- Requires a valid Arborist license/certification and commercial pesticide license for right-of-way work for the state in which assigned or the ability to obtain licenses/certification within one year.
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $86,250 and the market rate is $95,830 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
- Compensation and Benefits:
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Worker Type:
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1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
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