Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor

Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor Johnson City, TX, US, 78636 Position Open Until Filled$45.80/hr Minimum Starting Base Pay + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Position Summary This position provides tactical day to day leadership and direction to the Vegetation Maintenance Department for the Cooperative. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate external contract services for the Vegetation Maintenance Department

Analyze and evaluate influencing factors on vegetation growth, i.e. weather, growing season, availability of water, etc.

Forecast the general impact of vegetation growth on system reliability, public safety and environmental consequences.

Conduct field inspections, inspect and validate the work of contractors

Maintain a cyclical Vegetation Maintenance Program

Update and provide maps in an electronic format to field personnel and contractors

Identify and communicate vegetation maintenance issues to management

Resolve member concerns and complaints

Prepare reports, permits and written documents regarding VM activities to ensure department compliance with federal, state and environmental regulatory requirements, i.e. USFW, TCNR, BCP, COA, city/county ordinances and internal policies

Participate in outage restoration by directing vegetation personnel and contractors in situations up to and including large scale division outages caused by natural disasters, weather, etc.

Prepare written documents regarding vegetation management activities to ensure department compliance with internal policies and NERC/PUCT/NMPRC regulatory requirements and environmental regulations

Keep abreast of current industry developments through maintaining communications with all pertinent agencies and departments

Obtain necessary permits from public agencies

Represent the Company on vegetation maintenance issues and associated environmental issues and promote the Company as a concerned corporate citizen

Supervise the work of field, office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems

Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management

Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems

Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided

Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action

Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates

Provides the forestry and arboricultural expertise necessary for managing line clearance operations through directing and monitoring contractor performance within an assigned area, including designating daily activities, performing weekly review and monitoring monthly production reports, and other measurements as well as frequent field visits for direct observation; performs regular and detailed audits of contractor logs, time sheets, invoices and other records

Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff

Assists in developing and reviewing operating procedures

Assists in developing and managing department budget

Assists in contract renewal and bid process; processes weekly contractor invoices

Conducts periodic safety, environmental and other training

Establish work priorities and activities

Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action

Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports

Coordinate activities with other departments

Maintain the security of confidential information

Stay abreast of advances in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting

Knowledge of regulations, ordinances and rulings that impact the company or program

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Knowledge of herbicides and related regulations

Knowledge of electric utility construction practices for transmission and distribution systems

Knowledge of Utility Vegetation Management safety rules and practices

Knowledge of GIS Mapping System

Knowledge of tree physiology and biology

Skilled in monitoring and managing performance

Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

Skilled in time management

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems

Ability to effectively present information and respond to a wide-range of questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)

Bachelors degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Forestry, or a related field of study

Directly related experience may substitute for education

Four years of electric utility experience

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Utility Specialist

International Society of Arboriculture, Texas Chapter Oak Wilt Qualification

International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) or obtain within two (2) years from hire

Two years of demonstrated leadership skills

Valid Texas driver’s license

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

The employee may be required to travel

The employee must be available for call out duty

The employee will routinely utilize Personal Protective Equipment

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Join PEC At PEC, we know happy employees produce great work. As a PEC employee, you’ll find we’re always willing to invest in you — because we know that we do better when you do better.