Duke Energy
Vegetation Management Program Manager/Sr. Vegetation Management Program Manager
Duke Energy, Wabash, Indiana, United States, 46992
Position Summary
This is the intermediate level of the VM classification hierarchy. Employees at this level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable Strategic focus: Manages highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support as needed from Management and other VM Personnel Works with internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability Works with local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis Responsibilities
DVMP/TVMP Annual Planning: Develop vegetation management work plan and associated budget for respective T or D Maintenance area/zone in collaboration with other VM Specialists, System Forester and Manager. Ensure work plans comply with Federal and State T&D vegetation management standards and regulatory requirements. General Contract Management: Monitor performance of contract resources to ensure safe work practices, vegetation management procedures/standards adherence, and productivity. Lead role for area VM crews during emergency storm operations. Work independently on complex issues. Apply advanced knowledge and problem solving to wide-ranging issues. Integrate industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making. Customer Relations (Internal and External): Respond to customer and community concerns associated with VM and Herbicide Programs. Develop communication plans with key stakeholders associated with VM projects. Governmental/Community Relations: Work with government agencies, including DOT and Environmental, to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations and proactive communications of area vegetation management plans and procedures to community stakeholders. Work Plans: Monitor the vegetation management work plan and budget by inspecting/reporting progress, reviewing/approving invoices for contractor work, monitoring unit costs, and adjusting plans and expenditures as necessary. Inspections/Patrols: Perform regular patrols of Transmission or Distribution rights-of-way to identify issues impacting safe and reliable operation of the line. Financial Management: Manage expenditures to meet budget targets and forecast changes; implement adjustments to complete necessary work while meeting forecasts. Construction Clearing: As assigned, coordinate construction clearing activities for projects in area of responsibility. Required/Basic Qualifications (Vegetation Management Program Manager)
Bachelor's with 1-3 years of Electrical or VM Experience Associates with 3-7 years of Electrical or VM Experience High School diploma with 3-10 years of VM or utility experience working in distribution and/or transmission ISA Certified Arborist Pesticide Applicator License Valid Driver's License Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Vegetation Management Program Manager)
Associates degree in Other Technical or Associate's degree in forestry or Associate's degree in engineering 7 years related work experience In lieu of associate's degree(s) AND 7 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience ISA Certified Arborist Utility Arborist Certification for at least 3 years Pesticide Applicator License Valid Driver's License Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Other Technical or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Bachelors degree in Forestry In addition to desired degree, 3 years related work experience Project Management Professional and/or Certified GIS Professional and/or Certified Forester and/or Certified Arborist Utility Specialist Additional Qualifications
Possesses working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system Utility Arborist Certification for at least 3 years Registered Professional Forester PMI Knowledge & Project related work experience Familiarity with GIS databases and other geo-spatial systems Utility Experience - working knowledge to proficiency Construction Management Knowledge Demonstrated ability to implement vegetation management methods, processes and procedures and train and develop Demonstrated organizational and time management skills Demonstrated effective communication and customer relations skills both verbal and written Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness Working Conditions
Field -
Work will be performed from both in the field and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, Field employees should live within 45 minutes to their designated Duke Energy facility. Travel Requirements
25-50% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Represented/Union Position: No Visa Sponsored Position: No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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This is the intermediate level of the VM classification hierarchy. Employees at this level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable Strategic focus: Manages highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support as needed from Management and other VM Personnel Works with internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability Works with local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis Responsibilities
DVMP/TVMP Annual Planning: Develop vegetation management work plan and associated budget for respective T or D Maintenance area/zone in collaboration with other VM Specialists, System Forester and Manager. Ensure work plans comply with Federal and State T&D vegetation management standards and regulatory requirements. General Contract Management: Monitor performance of contract resources to ensure safe work practices, vegetation management procedures/standards adherence, and productivity. Lead role for area VM crews during emergency storm operations. Work independently on complex issues. Apply advanced knowledge and problem solving to wide-ranging issues. Integrate industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making. Customer Relations (Internal and External): Respond to customer and community concerns associated with VM and Herbicide Programs. Develop communication plans with key stakeholders associated with VM projects. Governmental/Community Relations: Work with government agencies, including DOT and Environmental, to ensure compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations and proactive communications of area vegetation management plans and procedures to community stakeholders. Work Plans: Monitor the vegetation management work plan and budget by inspecting/reporting progress, reviewing/approving invoices for contractor work, monitoring unit costs, and adjusting plans and expenditures as necessary. Inspections/Patrols: Perform regular patrols of Transmission or Distribution rights-of-way to identify issues impacting safe and reliable operation of the line. Financial Management: Manage expenditures to meet budget targets and forecast changes; implement adjustments to complete necessary work while meeting forecasts. Construction Clearing: As assigned, coordinate construction clearing activities for projects in area of responsibility. Required/Basic Qualifications (Vegetation Management Program Manager)
Bachelor's with 1-3 years of Electrical or VM Experience Associates with 3-7 years of Electrical or VM Experience High School diploma with 3-10 years of VM or utility experience working in distribution and/or transmission ISA Certified Arborist Pesticide Applicator License Valid Driver's License Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Vegetation Management Program Manager)
Associates degree in Other Technical or Associate's degree in forestry or Associate's degree in engineering 7 years related work experience In lieu of associate's degree(s) AND 7 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience ISA Certified Arborist Utility Arborist Certification for at least 3 years Pesticide Applicator License Valid Driver's License Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Other Technical or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Bachelors degree in Forestry In addition to desired degree, 3 years related work experience Project Management Professional and/or Certified GIS Professional and/or Certified Forester and/or Certified Arborist Utility Specialist Additional Qualifications
Possesses working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system Utility Arborist Certification for at least 3 years Registered Professional Forester PMI Knowledge & Project related work experience Familiarity with GIS databases and other geo-spatial systems Utility Experience - working knowledge to proficiency Construction Management Knowledge Demonstrated ability to implement vegetation management methods, processes and procedures and train and develop Demonstrated organizational and time management skills Demonstrated effective communication and customer relations skills both verbal and written Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness Working Conditions
Field -
Work will be performed from both in the field and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, Field employees should live within 45 minutes to their designated Duke Energy facility. Travel Requirements
25-50% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Represented/Union Position: No Visa Sponsored Position: No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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