Supervisor, Vegetation Management (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative•La Crosse, WI

22h•$99,900 - $149,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor, Vegetation Management is responsible to direct the activities of the Vegetation Management (VM) crews and contracted crews performing vegetation management related work for Dairyland Power. Ensure VM practices are completed in the safest and most cost-effective manner in accordance with Dairyland specifications. The Impact You'll Make In This Role: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Requirements

Associate degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the line clearance industry.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of forestry and/or utility vegetation management concepts, methods and techniques.
Team collaboration, organizational, time management, and communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) skills required.
Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Regularly required to speak and hear; stand, walk and reach with hands and arms; traverse hilly, muddy or snow-covered, rough terrain and climb over obstacles such as fences.
Work outdoors in all weather, in noise and extreme dusty/dirty conditions; around mechanical and electrical equipment; around fumes/odors and chemical hazards.
Must be available for infrequent after-hours call outs.
Some overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred.
Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
International Society Arboriculture Certified Arborist (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and Lead Veg. Mgmt. Monthly Safety Meetings
Utilize technology to help drive data-based decisions for Veg. Mgmt. Program
Provide leadership to field staff by supervising and ensuring overall safe work practice compliance and coordination. Complete Safety Observations as required.
Coordinate activities with Program Manager, Vegetation Management in relation to the set workplan for Vegetation Management.
Perform necessary VM line inspections throughout the Dairyland regions.
Support and confirm the utilization of the work management/asset management system by VM field staff.
Provide quality control/quality assurance audits on all contracted work related to Dairyland to VM.
Coordinate field activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimized use and efficiency of resource planning for VM, cost estimating, and overall execution of work.
Work with landowners and local distribution cooperatives/companies on land issues that arise from vegetation management activities. Respond to landowner issues as necessary. Engage internal stakeholders, including additional VM leadership, ROW personnel, and/or other Dairyland employees to ensure resolution.
Ensure the equipment and tool requirements are available for the field VM teams. Work with the program leadership to identify and obtain equipment and materials required to maintain safety and efficiency in the field. Assist with the development of budgetary needs for VM.
Responsible to interview and select field staff. Required to address employee performance concerns utilizing supervisory skills and engagement with program leadership.
Monitor the training for VM team members in progression, as well as on-going training for the more seasoned VM workgroup. Provide VM leadership with on-going recommendations for additional training opportunities and progression needs for the team.
Perform other duties as assigned.