Utility Forester Associate - Utility Forester

AEP

Buchanan, MI, United States
Base: $54,063.00 - $79,369.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Vegetation management practices
Contract compliance inspection
Landowner issue resolution
Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors

Job Summary

  • Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors.
  • Inspect ongoing and completed assignments to assure contract compliance to reduce preventable vegetation interruptions of service and to provide, as much as practical, access to facilities for the purpose of repair and inspection.
  • AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Matching Summary

Assign and recommend industry accepted management practices to provide corrective control of non-compatible vegetation conditions in utility rights of way to vegetation control contractors.

Salary

Base: $54,063.00 - $79,369.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vegetation management practices
  • Contract compliance inspection
  • Landowner issue resolution
  • Right-of-way maintenance
  • Pesticide use knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Diplomatic public interaction
  • Horticulture courses
  • GIS and Microsoft Office proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field
  • Associate's degree in Forestry or related field
  • High school diploma
  • 2-7 years of relevant experience
  • Certified Pesticide Applicator's license desirable
  • Arborist certification desirable

Work Rights

Not specified

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