Portland General Electric · 1 day ago
Forester
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expPortland General Electric is committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions and is seeking a Forester to manage vegetation in proximity to electrical facilities. The role involves conducting safety audits, planning vegetation clearance activities, and ensuring compliance with vegetation management regulations.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Performs safety audits
Conducts job scoping
Analyzes risks and prioritizes jobs based on urgency and location
Plans, organizes, and oversees vegetation clearance activities
Prioritizes work in alignment with department strategy
Schedules contract crews
Ensures contract crew performance meets PGE standards and specifications
Monitors crew productivity to ensure value relative to the statement of work
Reviews and corrects tree pruning practices to ensure compliance with vegetation clearance policy
Advises regional engineering on vegetation clearance needs and issues for capital projects
Represents the Forestry Department to contractors impacting or impacted by company operations
Serves as a subject matter expert on projects
Proactively analyzes issues and resolves complex problems in collaboration with stakeholders
Coordinates herbicide applications with PGE transmission foresters
Coordinates vegetation clearance with line restoration crews during emergency periods
Collaborates with regional line operations on maintenance and construction clearance needs
Coordinates vegetation clearance and selective herbicide applications with city, county, and state agencies
Reviews new standards, regulations, and agreements
Analyzes work processes to ensure compliance
Adapts work direction to meet changing standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in earth science, horticulture, geology, forestry, natural resources, or a related field
Typically five or more years of experience in tree trimming, arborist work, nursery work, or related fields
Experience must include vendor management and project management
ISA Arborist Certification required at hire
ISA Certified Utility Arborist and Oregon Pesticide Consultant certifications required within six months of hire
Expert knowledge of forestry processes and procedures
Thorough knowledge of forestry best practices, including tree trimming and herbicide/pesticide application
Thorough understanding of regulations impacting vegetation management
Strong knowledge of vendor management principles
Intermediate critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of database and documentation tools
Intermediate decision-making skills
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Intermediate written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate presentation skills
Intermediate organizational awareness
Ability to work long hours (typically for exempt positions; overtime applies for non-exempt)
Ability to work during severe inclement weather
Ability to meet regular, reliable, and predictable full-time attendance standards
Ability to work assigned shift schedules
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs
Carrying: More than 50 lbs
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats)
Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
Confined spaces
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Stairs (over 10 steps)
Ladders (over 10 rungs)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply): Office, Field
Benefits
Total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.
Company
Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric (PGE) is a vertically integrated electric utility engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$379.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-05-10Grant· $4.5M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $375M
2006-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Maria Pope
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Trpik
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-09
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