The Vegetation Manager role is responsible for leading and managing a team of T&D Utility Arborists to monitor and perform vegetation management services while integrating safety, efficiency, customer service, external effectiveness/public relations, environmental and regulatory compliance. The Vegetation Manager will manage an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program that complies with state and federal requirements and maximizes operational goals. The Vegetation Manager leads a statewide team of company employees charged with managing an annual budget split between O&M and Capital.
Job Duties:
- Promote safety in all vegetation management activities.
- Manage, monitor, and adjust the IVM program by balancing cost, environmental impact, reliability standards, customer satisfaction, and regulatory requirements to meet safety and operational goals.
- Oversee statewide projects related to vegetation clearing for all VM capital projects.
- Provide leadership over the assigned team during company and off-system storm restoration efforts.
- Builds relationships and works closely with multiple T&D leaders to deliver results statewide.
- Oversee the effective use of contract workforce required to complete the funded work plan.
- Research, evaluate, and benchmark various IVM practices and incorporate new technologies to strive for program excellence.
- Participate in industry-specific organizations to ensure the company's interests are represented at the state and federal levels.
- Establish and maintain relationships with various federal, state, municipal, and local government agencies and departments related to vegetation management.
- Represent the company to various organizations such as local tree boards, neighborhood associations, professional organizations, company or industry committees, etc.
- Communicate vegetation maintenance objectives and practices to both internal and external customers.
- Provide support for daily internal and external customer relations, as well as managing escalated concerns.
- Ensure all compliance and regulatory obligations are met, including compliance with FAC-003-4.
- Work outside normal business hours in support of emergency restoration efforts as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
- Subject matter expert with 5+ years of experience in utility vegetation management.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.
- ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Utility Specialist Certification.
- Georgia Registered Forester license.
- Familiarity with ANSI Z-133, A-300 standards.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and regulations relating to work associated with utility vegetation management.
- Knowledge of herbicides and equipment used in the company's vegetation management program.
- Knowledge of NERC Standard for vegetation management, FAC 003-4.
Competencies & Behavioral Attributes:
- Familiarity with, and exhibits, Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal safety and the safety of the team.
- Value and interact with people with different perspectives and backgrounds.
- Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to perform emergency call-out response and storm restoration support.
- Experience leading key projects for the organization.
- Cross-functional and/or system experience preferred.
- Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.
- Effective at knowledge and information transfer.
- Budget management experience.
- Knowledge of Transmission, Substation, Distribution operating philosophy.
- Knowledge of budget reporting and company accounting guidelines.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements related to the utility vegetation industry.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 18894
Job Category: Environmental & Forestry
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
