Region Forestry Supervisor at American Electric Power

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Energy, ForestryIndustries

Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture or a related field and a minimum of six (6) years' experience in utility vegetation management
OR Associate Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in utility vegetation management
OR High school diploma and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in utility vegetation management
Certified Pesticide Applicator's License
ISA Certification as Arborist / Utility Specialist (required if no Bachelor or Associate Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture or a related field)

Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the vegetation management program, including providing training and direct supervision of others
Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on "Commitment to Zero Harm"
Supervise, develop, review and coordinate the vegetation management plan, schedule, and budget; project and manage costs, ensure compliance with AEP Accounting rules, and reallocate funding as necessary
Effectively communicate program details, provide status updates, lead planning meetings and stakeholder presentations, prepare supervised staff, and provide clear written reports
Develop and manage relationships with operating company and transmission staff, internal/external customers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers; participate in Customer Experience initiatives and monitor satisfaction
Provide guidance, instruction, and training to improve vegetation management systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs; challenge others with informed understanding
Stay informed on utility vegetation management practices (including herbicides and growth inhibitors) and advise stakeholders
Apply current contract provisions and participate in development and analysis of new contracts
Supervise employees, including creating performance plans and supporting execution of the vegetation management plan
Represent AEP with external customers, vendors, regulators, and in legal proceedings