Trans Sys Forestry Coord Sr- Staff

Transmission System Forestry Coordinator

Responsible for the coordination and execution of capital construction vegetation management activities for the transmission system including contractor oversight, project bids, budget/cash flow projections, and performance analysis of various program initiatives. Engage Transmission Forester during the in-servicing of the line and hand over to operations. In conjunction with forestry management, responsible for the allocation of resources, contract management and oversight, program status and interface with external stakeholders, both within and outside of AEP Transmission.

Develop and maintain performance analysis of various program initiatives, allocation of resources, contract management and program status to enhance program and corporate goals. Assist in managing contractor oversight programs, including work quality, productivity and safety. Develop and/or assist in developing annual operations, maintenance and capital budgets for the forestry function. Coordinate the development and recommendations for approval for policies, practices and procedures pertaining to right-of-way maintenance activities.

Coordinate the development and application of new technologies to enhance right-of-way maintenance programs. Coordinate the development of new methods to be used in performing right-of-way maintenance work and make recommendations concerning their use. Recommend future line clearance requirements for both short-term and long-term vegetation management plans.

Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in utility vegetation management industry, developing work plans and/or evaluating efficiency of such plans; OR Associate's degree in one of the same fields and four (4) years' experience in utility vegetation management industry OR High school/GED equivalent and six (6) years' experience of experience in Utility Vegetation Management industry.

Position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with various Forestry groups and AEP internal customers, such as Transmission, Corporate Planning & Budgeting, and Internal Audits, as well as external customers, such as line clearing contractors. Other competencies include strong oral and written communication skills; consultative and advisory skills; knowledge of Business Objects and other financial reporting systems; and competency in Microsoft office products.