Vegetation Planner

Overview

Vegetation Planner

• Inspect and assess vegetation in the right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans
• Communicate the reasons and benefits of utility vegetation line clearance to property owners
• Notify property owners of vegetation clearance work to be performed
• Assist with permitting for DOT, railroads, and municipalities etc.
• Travel to assist across all regions
• Handle customer complaints related to the scheduled work and/or completed pruning
• Check trees for hazard or danger potential
• Communicate daily with the foresters, contractors, and general public
• Document information for vegetation management program using GIS based software
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Must have solid tree identification skills and ability to read maps
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving abilities, the ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software
• Bachelors or Associates in Forestry, Arboriculture or Horticulture a plus
• Inventory or surveying experience a plus
• ISA Certified Arborist qualification or able to obtain within 6 months
• Safe driving history
• Able to operate 4x4 vehicle
• Must be able to work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility transmission power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demand and travel from site to site.

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