Vegetation Management Specialist

Vegetation Management Specialist Anchorage, AK Job Details $80,250 - $98,273 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Project reporting OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Outdoor work Writing skills Research Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years High school diploma or GED Schedule management Project management Quality assurance Electrical experience Public utility experience Power distribution systems Decision making Certified Arborist Construction Pesticide Applicator's License Right-of-way Tree risk assessment Full Job Description Job Description Summary This position will assist in developing and recommend technical arboricultural clearing specifications and standards for the Chugach vegetation management program. This position will work with members to resolve conflicts related to right-of-way (ROW). Additionally, the position will research industry standards, respond to inquiries for landscape practices and assist Chugach personnel. Essential Functions Assist with planning and scheduling right-of-way maintenance and clearing schedules, related to the vegetation management program and plan. Assist in ensuring the vegetation management program is accomplished within the established cycle clearing schedule(s). Assist in planning and scheduling transmission and distribution line ROW clearing inspections. Communicate and monitor consumer interactions regarding vegetation management clearing. Provide status updates with right-of-way clearing, monitor member property within the easement and monitor progress. Assist in developing, recommending and implementing plans for maintenance and quality assurance of the transmission and distribution system as well as the electrical line clearing. Perform quality assurance oversight for contract and in-house vegetation management programs. Monitor scheduling and perform reporting functions for contract and in-house electrical line inspection and vegetation management personnel. Respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts related to the right-of-way clearing programs. Perform refusal documentation process for supervisor and leadership to review and approve. Prepare reporting consistently with vegetation management control program responsibilities. Assist with aerial observation of ROW for mapping and clearing needs. Assist operations and vegetation management departments during major weather events and emergencies Evaluate vegetation requests and track completion of them in a work management system Other duties as assigned.

Relationships Internal Manager, Operations Support Services:

Reports to, confers with, direction from, give and receives information

Land Services Division:

Gives and receives information.

Other Chugach employees:

Coordinates with, provides information to and assist. External Vegetation management control contract employees: Coordinates and collaborate with, Gives and receives information

Other Utilities:

Exchanges information with, provides technical assistance to

Outside Agencies:

Coordinates with, exchanges information with

Customers:

Exchanges information with, provides technical assistance to Competencies Ability to multi-task, make competent and experienced-based decisions with minimal direction and supervision, both in the field and in an office environment. Current knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution line operation and maintenance, with the focus on vegetation management control and line facility inspection. Current knowledge of the electric utility vegetation management control management practices and procedures. Current knowledge of NESC (National Electric Safety Code) and general electrical utility distribution and transmission maintenance, design and construction practices. Knowledge of applicable OSHA and industry safety practices and procedures Must have the ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. Skills in the use of Microsoft suite. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position requires an extensive field presence. Some travel via aircraft in varying weather conditions. Some work takes place in the office. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education High School diploma or equivalent, required. International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist or Tree Risk Assessment Qualification preferred. Alaska Certified Pesticide Applicator License or equivalent preferred. Experience Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience including utility line construction, utility line maintenance, project management, utility right-of-way vegetation management control, utility arboriculture and/or utility forestry management, required. Substitution Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Company Description Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us:

Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark! Chugach's corporate vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska. Chugach's corporate mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members. Chugach's corporate values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team. Equal Employment Opportunity It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer. Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work. Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric.

The plan includes coverage of:

Medical, RX, Dental & Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY 401K

Plan Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Investment services Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH 20

days vacation for first year of employment 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays Employee Assistance Program MetLife Will Preparation