Vegetation Program Manager | Cincinnati, OH

ACRT Services•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$25 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager 1 reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related field
8 years (10 years in lieu of Bachelor’s degree) of utility vegetation management experience.
ISA Arborist Certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions
Strong understanding of FAC-003
Proven ability and knowledge of project management
GIS/Tech expertise

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a related field
9 years (12 years in lieu of Bachelor’s degree) of utility vegetation management experience
ISA Utility Specialist Credential and state issues Pesticide license is required

Responsibilities

Develop “Scope of Work” documentation for bids from vegetation contractors
Review vegetation contractor bids for capital projects
Communicate critical information between departments to ensure resource availability
Manage several projects concurrently under customer advisement
Ensure projects are completed to specified scope of work
Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work
Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
As requested, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger yourself or others
Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc
Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles
Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments
Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company
Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies
May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings
Identify and inspect local trees demonstrate an understanding of growth rates
Map out circuits using client continuity lists
Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors
Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties
Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications
Manage the issuance of work and track work progress
Perform outage investigations, when necessary
Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives
Perform role of vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested
Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming
Determine when the next tree trimming is required
Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health and Safety Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Work on a 4x10 schedule
Company vehicle and gas card
Meal and travel per diems (allowances) when traveling
Boot allowance
Certification reimbursement program