Transmission Right-of-Way Forester B

Location:

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL

Responsible for effectively managing projects within a comprehensive Vegetation Management, Initial Clearing, and Civil Easement Programs, while utilizing a project management approaches. Ensures the successful implementation and execution of initial clearing of new transmission lines along with vegetation-related projects for Right of Way Provides support for Civil related functions and projects associates with TVA easements. Provides contractor oversight, monitors program performance, analyzes program results and identifies areas of opportunity.

Develops and implements departmental strategies. Sponsors an environment that promotes safety, diversity and a high performance culture through continuous improvement. Promotes land owner and distributor relations through informed communication and professional interaction. Ensures accountability for environmental responsibility on transmission facilities. Supports storm and emergency response.

Manages Right-of-Way (ROW) initial clearing and vegetation management for existing lines and new lines associated with construction projects, with a priority of initial clearing for the assigned region with responsibility for an annual budget of approximately $2,000,000 and 1,000 miles of transmission facilities with direct and indirect responsibility for up to approximately 50 contract personnel simultaneously. Additionally, oversee all civil responsibilities associated with TVA’s easements.

Typical Duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Preparation of estimates of maintenance costs and resource requirements in coordination with PMTM and ROW manager to establish and prioritize schedules to perform work within budget guidelines.
• Engage and communicate ROW issues at pre-construction meetings.
• Works closely with environmental support to ensure compliance with all necessary permitting agencies.
• Inspect rights of way for possible encroachments, vegetation threats, and determine requirements for control and methods of control for undesirable vegetation.
• Preparation and review of bid information and development of requisitions for awarding work to preapproved contractors.
• Planning, coordination, and direction of contractor activities to achieve efficient and effective vegetation control and removal for existing lines and new lines. Inspection of contractor work for safety, efficiency, effectiveness, quality, progress and adherence to contract specifications. Assessment of contractor performance with regard to productivity and effectiveness of work performed and assistance with contractor evaluations, including review of work practices, equipment condition and overall crew safety performance.
  
  Review of contractor work and time sheet information as well as invoices submitted for work performed; inspection of work completed and approval of final invoices upon completion of work.
• Ensures TVA’s right of way access and transmission line structure replacements along with removals and storm restoration activities meet required permits and contract specifications.
• Execution of a systematic quality assurance program to ensure acceptability of contractors' operations and adherence to contract terms and conditions as well as TVA’s vegetation management guidelines/requirements.
• Identification of and compliance with state law and regulatory commitments for vegetation and easement related activities including acquisition of required permits. This includes translation of regulatory issues into practical work instructions for in-house and contract personnel.
• Communication with local, state and federal officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used.
• Performance as liaison between the public and contractor.
• Communication with property owners concerning vegetation management, new line clearing, and civil related issues.
• Investigate damage claims for validity and verify estimates before submitting for review and approval.
• Inspects transmission line rights of way for possible encroachments on TVA easements and prepare detailed sketches of…