Supervisor, Vegetation Management (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the execution of the Company’s vegetation management programs. Supports development, evaluation and implementation of vegetation management methods that are aligned with and support federal, state and local regulations, as well as Eversource operations and safety practices. Establishes and maintains positive community relations with municipalities and individual customers by providing technical direction and management related to arboricultural and tree pruning programs.

Requirements

Requires in-depth working knowledge of arboricultural techniques and basic knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems.
Requires extensive knowledge of federal, state and local vegetation management regulations and standards.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, related discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years related experience in utility arboriculture
Requires a State Arborist Certification, International Society of Arboriculture license and Department of Agriculture Pesticide license
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Responsibilities

Leads Company and contractor field crews responsible for the clearance of vegetation from electric distribution and transmission lines in conformance with federal and state regulations and Eversource operations and safety practices.
Supports the development, evaluation and implementation of new methods for line clearance and vegetation management in compliance with applicable regulations and standards, as well as Eversource tactical and strategic objectives.
Works closely with municipal representatives and individual customers involving Eversource vegetation programs and practices and acts as first level of Company response to issues and complaints relating to vegetation practices.
Ensures vegetation management objectives are achieved through the development of project plans, providing clear direction to staff and closely managing resources.
Monitors federal, state and local regulatory rules, regulations and requirements, and assesses their potential impact on vegetation management and apprises management as necessary.
Supports the execution of the Company’s storm restoration plan and efforts through special vegetation management or electric operations assignments.
Reports activities and progress on work assignments to management.
Identifies the need for and justifies hiring outside consultants and contractors.
Assists with budget preparation, as well as the tracking, reporting and monitoring of department goals.