Transmission Forester Assoc- Sr

Job Posting End Date 10-25-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors; inspect ongoing and completed assignments to assure contract compliance to reduce preventable vegetation interruptions of service and to provide, as much as practical, access to facilities for the purpose of repair and inspection.

This posting represents a role which can be filled at multiple levels. The description below shows the requirements for the Transmission Forester Associate (SG5) with increased requirements for the Transmission Forester (SG6) and Transmission Forester Sr (SG7) level.

The Transmission Forester Associate is responsible for assigning and recommending industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors. This involves inspecting ongoing and completed assignments to assure contract compliance to reduce preventable vegetation interruptions of service and to provide, as much as practical, access to facilities for the purpose of repair and inspection.

This role will also ensure compliance with FAC-003, actively oversee vegetation clearing for capital construction, and perform aerial patrols as required for FAC-003 compliance or reliability.

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 computers 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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's 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,…