Transmission Forester Assoc Forester Sr

Position: Transmission Forester Assoc. - Forester Sr.
* After training, ground patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetative conditions and recommend utility vegetation operations, maintain records of work, and make the necessary arrangements with landowners for vegetation management and access to facilities.
* After training, perform aerial patrol on FAC-003 compliance lines to assess vegetation to conductor distances, actively capture conditions in forestry computer during aerial patrol, and coordinate any required response for imminent threats identified during the patrol.
* Investigate and resolve landowner issues and concerns; document and resolve areas where FAC-003 vegetation management plan is constrained.
* With assistance, estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and rebuilding of new and existing facilities.
* With assistance, determine future utility vegetation management requirements and recommend short and long-term vegetation management work plans and best management practices.
* Contact governmental agencies, other utilities, landowners, and others to arrange and coordinate right-of-way vegetation management work plans required.
* Inspect vegetation management and work planning contractors for safety and contract compliance, recommending acceptance or corrective action.
* With assistance, recommend work plans, priorities, schedules, and contractor requirements in accordance with the vegetation management program and FAC-003 compliance.
* Apply and keep informed of current contract provisions.
* Maintain records and prepare reports on costs, production, and work quality. Operate the forestry computer programs and records systems.
* Guide and train others involved with the vegetation management program in proper work practices and utility vegetation management procedures.
* With assistance, identify and schedule aerial herbicide and aerial saw vegetation management.
* Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and two (2) years of experience as a contract utility forester desired,
* OR Associate’s degree in one of the same fields and four (4) years’ experience in utility vegetation management industry,
* OR High school diploma and six (6) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry.
* Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required.
* Arborist certification desirable.
* Possession of Certified Pesticide Applicator's license desirable for each state within the forester’s area of responsibility.
* International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification required or can obtain within two years of employment.
* Completion of an “in the wires zone” aerial patrol course within one year of employment.
* Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and three (3) years of experience as a contract utility forester desired,
* OR Associate’s degree in one of the same fields and five (5) years’ experience in utility vegetation management industry,
* OR High school diploma and seven (7) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry.
* Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required.
* Arborist certification desirable.
* Possession of Certified Pesticide Applicator's license required for each state within the forester’s area of responsibility.
* International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification required.
* ISA Utility Specialist certification or can obtain within one year of promotion.
* Completion of an “in the wires zone” aerial patrol course required.
* Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or a related field and four (4) years of experience as a contract utility forester desired,
* OR Associate’s degree in one of the same fields and six (6) years’ experience in utility vegetation management industry,
* OR High school diploma and eight (8) years as a contract forester or other related positions in the utility industry.
* Knowledge and safe use of pesticides required.
* Arborist certification desirable.
* Possession of Certified Pesticide Applicator's license required for each state within the forester’s area of responsibility.
* International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification required.
* ISA Utility Specialist required.
* Completion of an “in the wires zone” aerial patrol course required. Tree Risk Assessment Qualification preferred.### Innovating for Tomorrow
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