Vegetation Management Specialist

This position will assist in developing and recommend technical arboricultural clearing specifications and standards for the Chugach vegetation management program. This position will work with members to resolve conflicts related to right-of way. Additionally, the position will research industry standards, respond to inquiries for landscape practices and assist Chugach personnel. 

Essential Functions

1. Assist with planning and scheduling right-of-way maintenance and clearing schedules, related to the vegetation management program and plan.

2. Assist in ensuring the vegetation management program is accomplished within the established cycle clearing schedule(s). 

3. Assist in planning and scheduling transmission and distribution line ROW clearing inspections. 

4. Communicate and monitor consumer interactions regarding vegetation management clearing.

5. Provide status updates with right of way clearing, monitor member property within the easement and monitor progress. 

6. Assist in developing, recommending and implementing plans for maintenance and quality assurance of the transmission and distribution system as well as the electrical line clearing. 

7. Assist with monitoring schedules, performance quality assurance oversight for contract and in-house vegetation management programs. Research industry standards and practices. 

8. Monitor scheduling and perform reporting functions for contract and in-house electrical line inspection and vegetation management personnel. 

9. Respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts related to the right-of-way clearing programs.

10. Perform refusal documentation process for supervisor and leadership to review and approve. 

11. Prepare reporting consistently with vegetation management control program responsibilities. 

12. Assist in reviewing invoices and initiating supervisory approval. 

13. Document and inventory right-of way easement encroachments, and collaborate with appropriate departments to mitigate.

14. Assist with development of annual operating budget related to vegetation management control. 

15. Assist with aerial observation of ROW for mapping and clearing needs.

16. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager, Special Support Services: Reports to, confers with, direction from, give and receives information
• Land Services Division: Gives and receives information.
• Other Chugach employees: Coordinates with, provides information to and assist. 

External

• Vegetation management control contract employees: Coordinates and collaborate with, Gives and receives information
• Other Utilities: Exchanges information with, provides technical assistance to
• Outside Agencies: Coordinates with, exchanges information with
• Customers: Exchanges information with, provides technical assistance to

Competencies

1. Ability to multi-task, make competent and experienced-based decisions with minimal direction and supervision, both in the field and in an office environment. 

2. Current knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution line operation and maintenance, with the focus on vegetation management control and line facility inspection.

3. Current knowledge of the electric utility vegetation management control management practices and procedures. 

4. Current knowledge of NESC (National Electric Safety Code) and general electrical utility distribution and transmission maintenance, design and construction practices. 

5. Knowledge of applicable OSHA and industry safety practices and procedures 

6. Must have the ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing.

7. Skills in the use of Microsoft suite.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment 

This position requires an extensive field presence. Some travel via aircraft in varying weather conditions. Some work takes place in the office.