Director - Vegetation Management

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Base: $153,000 - $191,000; bonus: generous perform...
10 years utility vegetation management experience
6 years leadership or supervisory role
Deep understanding of nyiso ferc nerc regulations
The Director of Vegetation Management provides strategic oversight for all vegetation activities across transmission, substation, and distribution systems to ensure system reliability and safety

Job Summary

  • The Director of Vegetation Management provides strategic oversight for all vegetation activities across transmission, substation, and distribution systems to ensure system reliability and safety.
  • This role requires managing compliance with federal and state regulations including NYISO, FERC, and NERC while serving as a key liaison with municipal and state agencies.
  • Candidates will receive competitive benefits including a 12% 401(k) match, comprehensive health insurance, and generous performance-based bonuses.

Matching Summary

The Director of Vegetation Management provides strategic oversight for all vegetation activities across transmission, substation, and distribution systems to ensure system reliability and safety.

Salary

Base: $153,000 - $191,000; Bonus: Generous performance-based bonuses; Benefits: 12% 401(k) match, health/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years utility vegetation management experience
  • 6 years leadership or supervisory role
  • Deep understanding of NYISO FERC NERC regulations
  • Budget administration for O&M and capital expenditures
  • Contractor performance management and RFP development

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Experience with operational dashboards and data analytics
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration
  • Minimum 10 years experience in utility vegetation management
  • At least 6 years in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and testimony preparation
  • Proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics

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