Vegetation Planner
About The Position
Inspect and assess vegetation in the right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans Communicate the reasons and benefits of utility vegetation line clearance to property owners Notify property owners of vegetation clearance work to be performed Assist with permitting for DOT, railroads, and municipalities etc. Travel to assist across all regions Handle customer complaints related to the scheduled work and/or completed pruning Check trees for hazard or danger potential Communicate daily with the foresters, contractors, and general public Document information for vegetation management program using GIS based software Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Must have solid tree identification skills and ability to read maps
- Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving abilities, the ability to multi-task and attention to detail
- Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
- Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software
- Safe driving history
- Able to operate 4x4 vehicle
- Must be able to work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility transmission power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demand and travel from site to site.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or Associates in Forestry, Arboriculture or Horticulture a plus
- Inventory or surveying experience a plus
- ISA Certified Arborist qualification or able to obtain within 6 months
Responsibilities
- Inspect and assess vegetation in the right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans
- Communicate the reasons and benefits of utility vegetation line clearance to property owners
- Notify property owners of vegetation clearance work to be performed
- Assist with permitting for DOT, railroads, and municipalities etc.
- Travel to assist across all regions
- Handle customer complaints related to the scheduled work and/or completed pruning
- Check trees for hazard or danger potential
- Communicate daily with the foresters, contractors, and general public
- Document information for vegetation management program using GIS based software
- Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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