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Senior Transmission Forester
American Electric Power. Ground-patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetation and recommend utility vegetation operations .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in utility vegetation management, including compliance with FAC-003 regulations, effective coordination with landowners and agencies, and proficiency in GIS systems and forestry software. Capable of mentoring staff and managing vegetation operations while ensuring safety and contract compliance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In ForestryCertified Pesticide Applicator's LicenseISA Utility Specialist CertificationGIS Systems ProficiencyVegetation Management Compliance
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Hard Skills
Vegetation ManagementAerial PatrolsCost EstimationContract CompliancePesticide ApplicationTree Risk AssessmentForestry Software OperationVegetation Operations PlanningMedium Work Physical AbilityAerial Herbicide Application
Soft Skills
Professional DiplomacyMentoringTrainingProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
GIS SystemsMicrosoft OfficeForestry Computer ProgramsAnalytical Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
ISA CertificationISA Utility SpecialistCertified Pesticide Applicator's License
Industry Keywords
Utility Vegetation ManagementFAC-003 ComplianceRight-of-Way ManagementContract Utility ForesterNatural Resource Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ground-patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetation and recommend utility vegetation operations
- Maintain work records and arrange vegetation management and facility access with landowners
- Perform aerial patrols on FAC-003 compliance lines, assess vegetation-to-conductor distances, capture conditions in forestry software, and coordinate responses to imminent threats
- Investigate and resolve landowner issues and document constrained FAC-003 vegetation management areas
- Estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and facility rebuilding
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for vegetation clearing during scoping, construction, and servicing with Project Management
- Determine future vegetation management requirements and recommend short- and long-term work plans and best management practices
- Coordinate right-of-way vegetation management with governmental agencies, utilities, landowners, and others
- Inspect contractors for safety and contract compliance and recommend acceptance or corrective action
- Recommend work plans, priorities, schedules, and contractor requirements under the vegetation management program and FAC-003
- Maintain contract knowledge, records, and reports on costs, production, and work quality
- Operate forestry computer programs and records systems
- Guide and train personnel in proper work practices and utility vegetation management procedures
- Identify and schedule aerial herbicide and aerial saw vegetation management, including permitting
- Mentor Transmission Forester Associates as needed
- Support Transmission Forestry leadership and staff in coordinating storm response for the operational area
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and four (4) years of experience as a contract utility forester desired
- OR Associate’s degree in one of the same fields and six (6) years’ experience in utility vegetation management industry
- OR High school diploma and eight (8) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry
- Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required
- Possession of 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
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification preferred
- Professional diplomacy to present the Company's vegetation control projects to the public
- Competency in GIS systems and Microsoft Office components such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, in addition to other analytical tools
- Extensive travel required
- Proficiency applying AEP Accounting Policies & Guidelines related to expense versus capitalization
- Physical ability to perform medium work, exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 to 25 pounds frequently
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ overall well-being