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Vegetation Management Associate I

Duquesne Light Company · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for regulatory PUC compliance from customer notification and work plan development through execution of the work plan.
  • Engages customers to notify them of upcoming VM maintenance activities on their properties and educates customers on the importance utility VM and proper arboricultural techniques.
  • Administers utility line clearing contracts and manages projects.
  • Exercises appropriate controls, and maintains associated documentation (such as project details, budgets, schedule, etc).
  • Utilizes professional judgment to optimize the work plan.
  • Facilitates contractor efforts in accordance with the work plan to maximize contractor efficiency, effectiveness, and end-product quality as per contractual requirements.

Customer and Community Interaction

  • Manages and resolves customer concerns related to contractor activities to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Liaison with key community individuals and groups such as special interest groups, local, state, and federal officials and/or agencies, etc.

Supporting the Operations

  • Available 24/7 for timely response to emergent situations (storms, callouts, etc.) requiring departmental representation and support.
  • Actively participate in the advancement of the program through completion of special assignments and daily assigned tasks.
  • Proactively support, and assume when requested, duties of peers.

Education/Experience

Required: Associate's degree in a related field such as Forestry, Environmental Science, or other related disciplines. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Forestry, Environmental Science, or other related disciplines. Electric utility background, two (2) or more years of utility line clearance industry or closely related experience. Experience with ESRI software a plus; ArcGIS 9.x or higher. PA Dept of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

Skills And Abilities

  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to identify local tree species (including growth and failure characteristics).
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office, Excel.
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong time management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Must be available for extended hours and weekends in time of need.

Why you'll love working here

We live by our values! We are safe above all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe. We are guided by our commitment to integrity and never compromising on ethics. We are dependable, collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all. We believe in equity and equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all. We are ingrained in our community; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to operate Company or personal vehicles on an extended daily basis.
  • Ability to safely walk rights-of-way, traversing difficult terrain under all weather conditions.
  • Available 24/7 to respond to emergency situations, both single event and longer duration events.
  • Must be cognizant of hazards associated with driving and walking circuits through diverse terrain.
  • Exposure to chemicals, electrical energy, and noise.
  • When in field must access and evaluate work activities along rights-of-way, in potentially severe weather, over distances which may exceed several miles.
  • When in field, exposed to line clearance workers operating heavy equipment, working overhead in and around energized high voltage equipment.

Work Location

Position works in the office or in the field. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

Scope

Responsibilities are generally tactical and basic in nature, however work may vary in type and complexity, requiring the incumbent to adjust to the given solution. Primary focus is on daily deliverables and outputs, while at the same time developing a knowledge of the broader context in which the work is being performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DUQUESNE LIGHT HOLDINGS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO ALL PEOPLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, AGE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY OR STATUS AS A VIETNAMEE ERA OR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERAN OR ANY OTHER UNLAWFUL BASIS, AS DEFINED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND FOSTERING A WORKPLACE FREE OF UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION. THIS POLICY AFFECTS DECISIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HIRING, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION, TRANSFER, LAYOFFS, RETURN FROM A LAYOFF, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER PRIVILEGES OF EMPLOYMENT.

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