What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Forester Assoc. - Utility Forester position at American Electric Power?
Job Posting End Date
03-02-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors; inspect ongoing and completed assignments to assure contract compliance to reduce preventable vegetation interruptions of service and to provide, as much as practical, access to facilities for the purpose of repair and inspection.
Job Description
***This position will start as Hybrid (2-3 days in office, others work from home/field), but will change to onsite (requiring 5 days in the office) June 1st, 2025***
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1) After training, patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetative conditions and recommend utility vegetation operations, maintain records of work and make the necessary arrangements with landowners for vegetation management and access to facilities.
2) Investigate and resolve landowner issues and concerns.
3) With assistance, estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and rebuilding of new and existing facilities.
4) With assistance, determine future utility vegetation management requirements and recommend short and long-term vegetation management work plans and best management practices.
5) Contact governmental agencies, other utilities, landowners and others to arrange and coordinate right-of-way vegetation management work plans required.
6) Inspect vegetation management and work planning contractors for contract compliance, recommending acceptance or corrective action.
7) With assistance, recommend work plans, priorities, schedules and contractor requirements in accordance with the vegetation management program.
8) Apply and keep informed of current contract provisions.
9) Maintain records and prepare reports on costs, production and work quality. Operate the forestry computer programs and records systems.
10) Guide and train others involved with the vegetation management program in proper work practices and utility vegetation management procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENS:
- Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and two (2) years of experience as a contract utility forester desired,
- OR Associate's degree in one of the same fields and four (4) years experience in utility vegetation management industry,
- OR High school diploma and six (6) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry.
License & Certificates: Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required. Arborist certification desirable. Possession of Certified Pesticide Applicator's license desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must act as a professional, employing a great deal of diplomacy to "sell" the Company's necessary vegetation control projects to the public.
Courses in horticulture and/or vegetation management desirable.
Competency in GIS systems and Microsoft Office components such as: Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word in addition to other analytical tools is required.
Extensive travel is required to inspect and plan for the Company's right-of-way maintenance program.
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-004
Compensation Range:
$52,488.00-65,610.50 USD
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.Salary : $52,488 - $65,611
