Manager - Vegetation Management
Avangrid

Job Info

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Department: Department T&D Support A

Job Title: Manager - Vegetation Management

Reports To: Senior Director, Electric Operations

Company: NY State Electric & Gas

Location: Ithaca, NY; Binghamton, NY; Liberty, NY; Oneonta, NY; Brewster, NY; Mechanicville, NY and Plattsburgh, NY.

The base salary range for this position is $107,254.00 to $139,431.00 and is dependent upon experience and location

Job Summary

Has direct oversight of the NYSEG/RGE Electric Distribution system maintenance. Additionally, this position will support the development, direction, and coordination of all corporate vegetation management programs to ensure they are cost-effective, environmentally acceptable, and customer-focused. Acts as Company contact with state or federal agencies for issues related to vegetation management. Responsible for program planning and budget management.

Major Roles & Responsibilities

• Develops corporate policies, procedures, and specifications for vegetation management programs to ensure uniform practices and regulatory compliance. Audits a wide variety of field operations to ensure corporate standards are met and are contributing to corporate goals.
• Develops contract specifications and negotiate contracts related to vegetation management. Manage contract specifications.
• Develops and maintains a system of records that measures line clearance and vegetation management costs, productivity, and effectiveness. Coordinate training of line clearance personnel.
• Review all local, state, and federal laws and regulations that impact the Company's Vegetation Management Program and ensure compliance. Testify at hearings or in court cases as required.
• Recommends, justifies, tracks, and administers vegetation management budgets and develops revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Promotes community forestry to address utility line clearance within service territory and develops programs that promote a positive environmental image.
• Coordinates movements of tree crews during power restoration efforts. Provides presentations on utility vegetation management.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies, or Biological Studies with 5 years relevant experience required or associate degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies, Biological Studies with 7 years relevant experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of current utility arboriculture practices and herbicide technology including bare groundwork, mode of action, and application methods.
• Knowledge of proper pruning techniques and national standards.
• Knowledge of Company circuits, protection devices/power delivery systems, corporate policies, and construction standards.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work effectively with business software applications.
• Able to budget, allocate resources, and monitor spending for diverse programs at remote locations.
• Strong managerial skills.
• Able to communicate with internal and external customers.

Competencies

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus on achieving results
• Be agile
• Technical Skills

Mobility Information

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