Vegetation Supervisor

Ameren•Union, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vegetation Supervisor is responsible for the reliability of Ameren transmission as it relates to vegetation, primarily through field administration of contracts with outside contractors engaged in vegetation management activities, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: ● Plan, schedule, inspect, evaluate and document all aspects of vegetation maintenance work to ensure regulatory compliance. ● Supervise, direct, coordinate, and evaluate vegetation management contractors to ensure policies and guidelines are followed and productivity is consistent with expenditures. ● Direct program activities as defined in annual plan, manage scope, monitor results and take appropriate action to achieve desired outcomes. ● Listen and respond to customer calls/requests. ● Field check, record, and process information relating to trouble reports. ● Assess and forecast budget requirements including tracking and reporting of budget data through project completion. ● Identify, communicate and implement best practices and develop effective strategies to meet objectives and improve operations. ● Assist in storm and emergency situations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years of experience in Forestry/Horticulture required.
Five or more years of experience in the utility line clearance industry with a knowledge of overhead construction preferred.
Must be able to successfully secure & maintain International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist certification within one year of acceptance.
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and NERC standards preferred.
Good leadership, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills, particularly relating to customer relationships required.
Will require the use of personal vehicle, CDL classification is preferred.
Applicants must take the First Line Supervisor Test and obtain a recommended status in order to be eligible for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Knowledge of overhead construction preferred.
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and NERC standards preferred.
CDL classification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, inspect, evaluate and document all aspects of vegetation maintenance work to ensure regulatory compliance.
Supervise, direct, coordinate, and evaluate vegetation management contractors to ensure policies and guidelines are followed and productivity is consistent with expenditures.
Direct program activities as defined in annual plan, manage scope, monitor results and take appropriate action to achieve desired outcomes.
Listen and respond to customer calls/requests.
Field check, record, and process information relating to trouble reports.
Assess and forecast budget requirements including tracking and reporting of budget data through project completion.
Identify, communicate and implement best practices and develop effective strategies to meet objectives and improve operations.
Assist in storm and emergency situations.