Forester, I-III (South Metro Georgia)

Georgia Transmission Corporation • Tucker, GA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the South Metro area of Georgia. The Forester will coordinate forestry, vegetation management, and right-of-way (R/W) encroachment management activities in the assigned geographic area. Implement all vegetation management activities in accordance with the GTC standard Transmission Vegetation Management Program (TVMP), with an emphasis on supporting applicable NERC standards. Respond to stakeholder encroachment requests (including field site visits). Work with external customers and internal organizations to authorize R/W usages and coordinate GTC's response to non-permissible usages, including physical removal of unauthorized encroachments-vegetation or structural. Inspect R/W (aerial and ground) to verify proper vegetation maintenance standards and identify unauthorized encroachments. Investigate and provide a resolution for abnormal situations (vegetation or non-permissible encroachments) identified. Manage contractors, overseeing productivity and quality.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in forestry.
• Valid GA Driver's License.
• PC skills including Microsoft Suite, database, and GIS-based programs.
• Skill to interpret engineering schematics, civil site designs, and maps.
• Ability to research courthouse records, land plats, and easements.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to plan, organize, and work independently.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree in forestry, real estate, or related field.
• Two (2) plus years of progressively responsible experience in utility vegetation management and R/W land rights.
• Five (5) plus years of progressively responsible experience in utility vegetation management and R/W land rights.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator (GA).
• GSWCC Blue Card.
• ISA Certified Arborist.
• FAA Part 107 (for levels II & III).
• ISA Utility Specialist (for levels II & III).
• TRAQ Certification (for levels II & III).
• Registered Forester (GA) (for levels II & III).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate forestry, vegetation management, and right-of-way (R/W) encroachment management activities.
• Implement vegetation management activities in accordance with the GTC standard Transmission Vegetation Management Program (TVMP), supporting applicable NERC standards.
• Respond to stakeholder encroachment requests, including field site visits.
• Work with external customers and internal organizations to authorize R/W usages and coordinate response to non-permissible usages, including physical removal of unauthorized encroachments-vegetation or structural.
• Inspect R/W (aerial and ground) to verify proper vegetation maintenance standards and identify unauthorized encroachments.
• Investigate and provide a resolution for abnormal situations (vegetation or non-permissible encroachments).
• Manage contractors, overseeing productivity and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree