Vegetation Program Manager | Cincinnati, OH

Vegetation Program Manager | Cincinnati, OH

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At ACRT, we put safety first. Our culture is about people — our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We are the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We seek driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and value the support and independence we provide.

Qualified training opportunities are offered where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential.

The Vegetation Program Manager reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position identifies, inspects, and evaluates trees and brush along utility lines and submits inspection results to clients with recommendations. The role plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. It requires outdoor work, high attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

• Supervise a Team of Consulting Utility Foresters
• Plan and organize daily routes and assignments for CUFs
• Responsible for new hire training and orientation
• Track and audit CUF team performance
• Report monthly production data
• Act as the liaison between CUFs and Operations Managers

• Vegetation Inspecting & Management
• Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates
• Map circuits using client continuity lists
• Inspect distribution and/or transmission circuits and coordinate work with client tree trimming contractors
• Enter trimming prescriptions into hand-held devices and use software to perform duties
• Notify property owners of work per client specifications
• Manage work issuance and track progress
• Perform outage investigations when necessary
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Lead in storm restoration efforts

• Tree Trimming Assessments
• Audit contractor work for compliance with work request forms and approvals
• Determine when next tree trimming is required
• Complete post audit forms and forward to the program manager or coordinator

• Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
• Obtain permits and document work
• Comply with regulatory requirements and client standards
• Support emergency response as required, adhering to safety requirements
• Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements
• Work safely and wear safety equipment as needed
• Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles

• Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
• Maintain positive relationships with local client personnel and relevant agencies
• May participate in public presentations and meetings

Other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Education:
  
  Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
• Experience:
  
  three years of related utility experience. ISA Arborist certification. Must be 21 years or older. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Nice to haves:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
• Experience:
  
  ISA Utility Specialist certification and TRAQ is a plus

Your

Skills:

• Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team
• Excellent communication skills with senior management, customers, and clients
• Strong critical thinking and judgment for good business decisions
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware

The role may not be a good fit if:

• You do not enjoy working independently and outdoors
• You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle
• You are unable to calmly communicate with customers during conflicts

• Health and Safety:
  Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage options
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, short/long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Account with company match
• Company paid EAP for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement: ESOP, 401(k) with company match
• Time Off:
  Paid vacation, paid holidays, Veterans Day off
• Perks:
  Company vehicle and gas card, meal/travel per diems, boot allowance, certification reimbursement

Salary & Equal Opportunity

The base salary range is disclosed for Cincinnati: from $25 min to $32 max. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation requests are welcomed at  See 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) for details.

Company: ACRT, Inc.