Transmission Forester

Oncor Electric Delivery•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$71,894 - $107,173

About The Position

The Transmission Forester supports Vegetation Management (VM) Management and the VM Program, learning and contributing to multiple aspects of Transmission and Distribution vegetation management. The role is responsible for assigned VM projects and programs involving customer experience and escalated issues, quality assurance and control, financial impacts, resources and production, storm restoration, herbicide use, NERC compliance, and other identified needs. The Forester also supports the development of VM procedures and processes. Service territory is assigned case by case, and applicants at multiple experience levels are considered. The position supports planning and measurement of T&D program efficiency, regulatory compliance, contractor and contract management, project quality and documentation, safe field services, consumer issue resolution, herbicide programs, emergency response, storm restoration, reporting improvements, and ongoing professional and industry engagement. It may involve requesting additional tree contractor and arborist resources during severe weather events. The position represents Oncor on forestry-related matters and presents technical material and VM programs, training, and safety information to audiences ranging from executives to crew foremen.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Certified Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, or ability to obtain it.
Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License, or ability to obtain it.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Access and Excel, internet tools, email, and electronic invoicing tools.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven leadership through documented exceptional work performance, depending on incoming level.
Forester Associate: at least 1 year of utility vegetation management experience.
Forester: 2–3 years of utility vegetation management experience.
Forester Sr: 3 or more years of utility vegetation management experience.
Forester Specialist: 5 or more years of utility vegetation management experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Forestry or a related discipline.
GIS/GPS experience.
Forester Sr: experience managing Oncor VM programs.
Forester Specialist: 3 years of experience managing Oncor VM programs.

Responsibilities

Support the VM Management Team in planning, organizing, and measuring efficiencies across Transmission and Distribution programs, including maintenance, customer experience and issue resolution, customer options, pre-notification, and contractor performance.
Ensure compliance with state and federal vegetation management regulatory requirements.
Conduct ongoing quality assurance for special projects and maintain documentation for management, leadership, and regulatory review.
Contribute to contract management, including the T&D VM bid process, workforce needs for notification and planned rights-of-way maintenance programs, contractor performance measurement, and monthly contractor meetings.
Support implementation of policies and procedures that enable safe, productive vegetation management in the field.
Evaluate methods, techniques, and software used for VM project tracking and recommend improvements.
Advise on and participate in resolving consumer vegetation management issues.
Assist in overseeing an environmentally safe herbicide program for economical rights-of-way control.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures for timely response to system emergencies, restoration, and major storm cleanup for Distribution and Transmission operations.
Support development of processes that improve visibility and accuracy of VM reporting.
Build professional relationships with utilities, industry organizations, and contractors to stay informed about current practices and improve efficiency through shared knowledge.
Represent the Company professionally on forestry-related issues.
Present technical material to audiences ranging from executives to crew foremen at Oncor and its contractors.
Develop and present VM-related programs, annual training, and safety content.
During severe weather, request additional tree contractor and arborist resources for restoration efforts at locations determined by VM Management.
Perform all essential job functions and other specific job requirements.

Benefits

Annual incentive program.
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Wellness incentives and other wellbeing resources.
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401(k) match with student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Commuter benefits.
Electric vehicle incentive program.
Appliance purchase plan. Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.