Transmission Vegetation Management Contracted Specialist | Western Ohio

About The Team

At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It's about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We're the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm - giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We're always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.

About the Role

The Contract Vegetation Specialist reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, facilitates, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. You will also be expected to participate in storm restoration events that requires extended hours and in-state travel. This position requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

What You'll Do

• Execution of the annual vegetation management work plan utilizing utility work management software and reporting within the authority provided by FirstEnergy.

• Resolution of property owner refusals, responding to property owner work requests, questions and resolving complaints within the authority provided by FirstEnergy.

• Performing field inspections of vegetation management work completed by contractor tree crews and post-circuit inspections of rework to assure specification compliance

• Administer required guidance, to contracted tree companies as it relates to implementing the FirstEnergy vegetation management specifications within an assigned territory

• Implementing the quality control process.

• Performing aerial, mitigation, and other vegetation inspections as necessary

• Performing tree-related outage investigations

• Assisting in forestry crew dispatching efforts including 24-hour on-call availability

• Assisting with work-load estimates using predetermined methodologies

• Reviewing and approving contractor timesheets

• Performing all duties associated with clearing vegetation for new construction (not to include physically: removing trees, mowing, or operating heavy equipment)

• Implementing the Vegetation Management Program and complete required documentation to ensure mandatory NERC FAC-003 Vegetation Management Standard, State Regulatory, and local environmental requirements are met

• Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must haves:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: At least 3 years relevant experience (forestry, construction, project management, environmental)

  Experience with construction projects and/or utility vegetation management operations preferred

• Strong communication skills and abilities to work within a team self-driven to independently manage assigned projects

Nice to haves

• Education: Coursework in urban forestry, plant identification, hazard tree evaluation, pesticide applications and communication skills.

• Certifications: ISA Certified Arborist and/or a State Pesticide License.

Your Skills:

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety
• Oversee new construction clearing activities, primarily in Western Ohio
• Perform project planning, scope development and project site work planning
• Travel to project sites, including overnight stays, within the FE service territory (OH, PA, WV, NJ, MD) may be required
• Support project estimate developments

This role would not be a good fit if:

• You do not enjoy working independently or working outdoors

• You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle

• You do not have the ability to calmly communicate with customer conflicts

• Do not want overnight travel

Drug Testing:

• Drug testing is required

Benefits

Health and Safety

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Time Off

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

Perks

• Company vehicle and gas card

• Meal and travel per diems (allowances)

• Boot allowance

• Certification reimbursement program

• Scheduling flexibility at the discretion of Manager or Utility

Where We Work

Employees will take their company provided vehicle home to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.