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ACRT Services · 22 hours ago

Vegetation Program Manager | St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

ACRT, Inc. is an independent national vegetation management consulting firm focused on safety and the well-being of its employees and clients. The Vegetation Program Manager will supervise a team of consulting utility foresters, manage vegetation inspections and tree trimming assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering positive relationships with clients and crew members.

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Responsibilities

Supervise a Team of Consulting Utility Foresters

Plan and organize daily routes and assignments for CUFs

Responsible for new hire training and orientation

Keep track of and run audits on the CUF team performance

Keep track of and report monthly production data

Act as the liaison between CUFs and Operation Managers

Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates

Map circuits using client continuity lists

Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors

Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and uses computers and associated software to perform duties

Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications

Manage the issuance of work and track work progress

Perform outage investigations, when necessary

Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues

Lead in storm restoration efforts

Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming

Determine when the next tree trimming is required

Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator

Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work

Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards

As requested by the Manager, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements

Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements

Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others

Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc

Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles

Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company

Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies

May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ISA Arborist certificationUVM Industry Safety StandardsLeadership experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyVegetation management knowledgePesticide Applicator's LicenseWork outdoorsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skills