Forester

* **Job Title:** Forester* **Job Code:** 6275* **Grade:** 7* **Career Level:** P3 – Career Professional* Performs safety audits* Conducts job scoping* Analyzes risks and prioritizes jobs based on urgency and location* Advises regional engineering on vegetation clearance needs and issues for capital projects* Represents the Forestry Department to contractors impacting or impacted by company operations* Serves as a subject matter expert on projects* Proactively analyzes issues and resolves complex problems in collaboration with stakeholders* Coordinates herbicide applications with PGE transmission foresters* Bachelor’s degree in earth science, horticulture, geology, forestry, natural resources, or a related field* Equivalent experience may be considered* Typically five or more years of experience in tree trimming, arborist work, nursery work, or related fields* Experience must include vendor management and project management* Expert knowledge of forestry processes and procedures* Thorough knowledge of forestry best practices, including tree trimming and herbicide/pesticide application* Thorough understanding of regulations impacting vegetation management* Strong knowledge of vendor management principles* Intermediate critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills* Working knowledge of database and documentation tools* Intermediate decision-making skills* Intermediate interpersonal skills* Intermediate written and verbal communication skills* Intermediate presentation skills* Intermediate organizational awareness* Meet response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks* Maintain accuracy standards* Follow through on decisions* Collaborate effectively within a team environment* Communicate and problem-solve under stress* Adapt to frequent change* Demonstrate self-awareness and accept constructive feedback* Apply lessons learned to similar future tasks* Maintain sound memory and process new information consistently* Ability to work long hours (typically for exempt positions; overtime applies for non-exempt)* Ability to work during severe inclement weather* Ability to meet regular, reliable, and predictable full-time attendance standards* Ability to work assigned shift schedulesAt Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector.We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr