Vegetation Management Supervisor

Responsible for administrating the District's vegetation management program while adhering to industry best practices and District safety and wildfire policies.

Essential Functions:

• Work with Directors of Operations and Utility Services to develop, implement, oversee, and update vegetation management plan which includes a repeatable vegetation maintenance cycle
• Manage workflow for District vegetation management crews and contractors to ensure cycle maintenance is on schedule
• Regularly inspect District Right-of-Ways and make recommendations for areas of immediate action as well as updates to long-term vegetation management plan
• Supervise District Tree Crew Foreman
• Regularly inspect work of District Tree Crew and contractors to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, standards, work practices
• Ensure contract compliance by District contractors
• Team with communications department for public outreach on vegetation management, powerline safety, Arbor Day activities
• Communicate with landowners regarding upcoming right-of-way projects
• Work with property owners to obtain agreement on problem trees
• Maintain a complete understanding of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan and participate in periodic reviews, make recommendations as needed
• Provide annual report on vegetation compliance within the Wildfire Mitigation Plan
• Understand and assess wildfire risk and ensure crews are directed accordingly as conditions change
• Work with Director of Operations to schedule and assign resources
• Work with Safety Manager to ensure crew and contractors have proper training and PPE
• Make recommendations to Director of Operations for equipment purchases and surplusing
• Perform tree assessments
  
  
  

Other Duties:

• Must work directly or indirectly with District customers on a regular, ongoing basis. Must provide a high level of professional, prompt, efficient, accurate, courteous, and reliable service in such a manner as to reflect favorably on the District and to ensure high quality service to District customers
• Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the P. U. D.'s mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Promote a safe work environment for all employees, contractors, and customers, in order to ensure a reliable workforce and an educated community
• Be respectful of all employees and customers, listening to their requests and understanding their needs
• Act as a responsible steward of public assets and trust. Foster open and honest communications, listen, and understand other perspectives
• Foster teamwork and promote unity of the District and its departments
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Training Required

• Degree in Forestry Management, Environmental Science preferred
• Certified Utility Vegetation Management Professional or Certified Arborist
• Four years of Vegetation Management experience including administrative functions
• Previous experience supervising union staff
• Experience with safety program related to line-clearance tree operations
• Interpersonal skills including clear and concise communication both in writing and verbally
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ESRI based GIS system
• Ability to use independent and discretionary judgment; manage confidential information
  
  
  

Other Requirements

• Valid driver license
• Professional license or registration
• Post-offer background check
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Working time is split between a sedentary nature of desk work or standing/walking primarily in a controlled office environment and an outdoor nature consisting of inclement weather conditions, and rough terrain
• Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation
• Frequently handle material of moderate weight, up to 15 pounds and occasionally 25 pounds
• There is occasional exposure to hazards or risk of injury that are primarily protected against or predictable
• Typically requires use of one of more senses of medium intensity and long duration
• Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, process a large volume of work and resolve issues related to business needs of the District
  
  
  

Benefits

The District offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, FSA for medica and dependent care expenses, HRA VEBA, a variety of life insurance and AD&D options, deferred compensation (401(a) & 457(b)), PERS, short- & long-term disability, wellness program, and a generous personal leave bank.

Salary range: $89,954 to $132,238 DOE