Supv, Vegetation Management

Entergy • Hammond, LA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for planning and execution of all vegetation related activities (including cycle maintenance, reactive, capital construction clearing, herbicide application, danger tree removal, skyline trimming and storm response) in Entergy. Responsible for Contract management of multiple vendors to safely execute all work programs and is the primary contact for all (internal & external) vegetation related inquiries. The Vegetation ROW maintenance programs are designed to minimize tree contact with distribution facilities that could result in damage to facilities and power outages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Forestry, Horticulturalist preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in utility arboriculture or related field.
• Forestry discipline preferred; previous contractor management experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Arborist (strongly desired not required).
• LDAF Utility Arborist License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Entergy staff (15) and multiple contractors/contract employees (632).
• Oversees and implements work plan for minimizing negative effectives of vegetation overgrowth.
• Ensures program requirements and execution meet system standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and manages the annual Jurisdictional vegetation maintenance budget.
• Works with Supply Chain to manage vegetation contracts and bidding process.
• Responsible for ensuring contractor personnel and equipment are available to safely complete all vegetation programs within time and financial commitments.
• Support and advocate latest VM technology to help Entergy become a premier utility.
• Leader in the organization through effective coordination and strong collaboration of activities with the line operations, design & field engineering and customer service teams to ensure service levels and accountability.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level