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Senior Transmission Forester Associate
American Electric Power. Patrol transmission lines and facilities from the ground and air to assess vegetation conditions and conductor distances .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management, including the safe use of pesticides and compliance with industry regulations. Proficient in GIS systems and forestry computer programs, with strong communication skills to engage with landowners and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In ForestryCertified Pesticide Applicator's LicenseISA Utility Specialist CertificationGIS Systems ProficiencyVegetation Management Experience
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Hard Skills
Vegetation ManagementPesticide ApplicationContract Compliance InspectionCost EstimationAerial PatrolTree Risk AssessmentForestry Computer ProgramsVegetation Operations PlanningQuality Record MaintenanceSafety Compliance
Soft Skills
Professional DiplomacyMentoringCommunication
Tools & Technologies
GIS SystemsMicrosoft OfficeForestry Computer SystemsAnalytical Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Pesticide Applicator's LicenseISA CertificationISA Utility SpecialistArborist CertificationTree Risk Assessment Qualification
Industry Keywords
Utility Vegetation ManagementFAC-003 ComplianceVegetation Control ProjectsAerial Herbicide WorkContract Utility Forester
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Patrol transmission lines and facilities from the ground and air to assess vegetation conditions and conductor distances
- Recommend utility vegetation operations, work plans, priorities, schedules, best management practices, and contractor requirements
- Capture patrol conditions in forestry computer systems and coordinate responses to imminent threats
- Maintain work, cost, production, and quality records and prepare reports
- Arrange vegetation management and facility access with landowners, governmental agencies, utilities, and other parties
- Investigate and resolve landowner concerns and constrained FAC-003 vegetation management areas
- Estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and rebuilding projects
- Serve as subject-matter expert for vegetation clearing during project scoping, construction, and servicing
- Inspect contractors for safety and contract compliance and recommend acceptance or corrective action
- Identify and schedule aerial herbicide and aerial saw work, including required permitting
- Operate forestry computer programs and records systems
- Guide and train participants in vegetation management work practices and procedures
- Mentor Transmission Forester Associates as needed at the senior level
- Support Transmission Forestry leadership and staff in coordinating storm response at the senior level
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and 2–4 years of contract utility forester experience, depending on level
- Associate’s degree in a listed field and 4–6 years of utility vegetation management industry experience, depending on level
- High school diploma and 6–8 years as a contract forester or other related utility-industry position, depending on level
- Knowledge and safe use of pesticides
- Certified Pesticide Applicator's license required for each state within the forester’s area of responsibility
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification required
- ISA Utility Specialist required
- Completion of an “in the wires zone” aerial patrol course required
- Arborist certification desirable
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification preferred
- Professional diplomacy to communicate and promote vegetation control projects to the public
- Courses in horticulture and/or vegetation management desirable
- Competency in GIS systems and Microsoft Office components including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, plus other analytical tools
- Extensive travel required
- Proficiency applying AEP Accounting Policies & Guidelines related to expense versus capitalization
- Medium physical work capacity, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally and 10–25 pounds frequently
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ overall well-being
- Competitive compensation
- Educational assistance
- Company-sponsored training programs
- Social and recreational programs
- Compensation and benefits