Vegetation Mgmt Program Manager/Sr. Vegetation Mgmt Program Manager

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the intermediate level of the VM classification hierarchy. Employees at this level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable. Strategic focus: Manages highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support as needed from Management and other VM Personnel. Works with internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability. Works with local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation. Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s with 1-3 years of Electrical or VM Experience
Associates with 3-7 years of Electrical or VM Experience
High School diploma with 3-10 years of VM or utility experience working in distribution and/or transmission
ISA Arborist or Utility Arborist Certification
Pesticide License
Valid Driver's License
Associates degree in Other Technical or Associate’s degree in forestry or Associate’s degree in engineering
7 years related work experience
In lieu of associate’s degree(s) AND 7 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience
Certified Arborist and/or Pesticide Applicator License and/or Driver’s License and/or ISA Arborist or Utility Arborist Certification for at least 3 years

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system
Utility Arborist Certification
Registered Professional Forester
PMI Knowledge & Project related work experience
Familiarity with GIS databases and other geo-spatial systems
Utility Experience - working knowledge to proficiency
Construction Management Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to implement vegetation management methods, processes and procedures and train and develop
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated effective communication and customer relations skills both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness

Responsibilities

Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable
Manages highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support as needed from Management and other VM Personnel
Works with internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability
Works with local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation
Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis