Vegetation Work Planner

SMUD-posted 29 days ago

$55 - $55/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Rancho Cordova, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

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Under general direction, plans and schedules work for tree crews engaged in pruning and removing trees on SMUD easements, and rights-of-way to maintain proper line clearance from high and low voltage power lines.This is an advanced journey-level classification responsible for organizing, planning, and scheduling work for contract tree crews.

Patrols power lines in a designated area to determine management needs of vegetation located on private utility easements or publicly owned land.
Negotiates with property owners for permits to prune or remove vegetation in close proximity to primary or secondary power lines, as well as other SMUD facilities.
Performs post audit inspections to gauge compliance with SMUD's line clearance standards.Identifies construction alternatives, which improve reliability, most notably where trees are involved.
When appropriate, schedules and recommends tree crew makeup and work to tree crews.
Assists with SMUD's G.O.165 patrol program to assure compliance with CPUC mandated schedules.Assists tree crews as necessary; may perform non climbing, minor tree trimming work or services.

High School diploma or equivalent
Equivalent to two (2) years utility vegetation management work planning experience in an electric utility environment.
Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record not more than two moving violations in the last two years.
Must possess a valid ISA Certified Arborist credential.
Within one year of assuming the Vegetation Work Planner position, must achieve and maintain the ISA Utility Specialist credential.
Industry standards and practices pertaining to utility vegetation management; contract administration; G.O. 95; G.O.165: CDF requirements for line clearance; Transmission and distribution facility maps and symbols; OSHA and ANSI safety rules and work procedures related to energized line clearance tree pruning/removal work; tree identification, common names, growth habits and structure characteristics as to strengths; job planning; hazards involved in working in trees in the vicinity of high voltage lines; avoiding electrical shock;, first aid, and CPR; worksite protection requirements; and, hazard identification.
Lay out, plan, and schedule work for contract tree crews; prepare written and/or computer-generated estimates for tree trimming and removal work; monitor tree work in progress and prepare post job audits; inspect and prepare reports on the condition of overhead transmission and distribution facilities; read Electrical facility maps and prepare preferred routes for tree crews; assist Lineworkers in construction, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution lines, as it relates to vegetation management; identify and prepare work requests for line modifications which may potentially eliminate or significantly reduce tree trimming requirements; understand and follow oral and written instructions; read and understand safety procedures and training manuals on electrical theory; work in a safe manner; communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public; and operate SMUD vehicles safely and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ), and Professional Utility Vegetation Management Certificate University of Wisconsin certifications.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources related field (Arboriculture, Forestry, Environmental) desirable, but not required.
Previous lead or supervisory experience equivalent to two years of utility vegetation management work planning experience.
Knowledge of G.O.95 Rule 35, Public Resource Code (PRC 4292 & 4293), and Federal Regulatory requirements specifically (FAC 003) for Utility Vegetation Management.

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Retirement through Public Employees Retirement System
457 and 401(k) plans available
Flexible Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee and Spouse Life Insurance

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