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Eversource Energy · 1 day ago

Supervisor, Vegetation Management (Hybrid)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a leading energy provider, and they are seeking a Supervisor for their Vegetation Management team. The role involves overseeing vegetation management programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining positive community relations while managing field crews and resources effectively.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads Company and contractor field crews responsible for the clearance of vegetation from electric distribution and transmission lines in conformance with federal and state regulations and Eversource operations and safety practices

Supports the development, evaluation and implementation of new methods for line clearance and vegetation management in compliance with applicable regulations and standards, as well as Eversource tactical and strategic objectives

Works closely with municipal representatives and individual customers involving Eversource vegetation programs and practices and acts as first level of Company response to issues and complaints relating to vegetation practices

Ensures vegetation management objectives are achieved through the development of project plans, providing clear direction to staff and closely managing resources

Monitors federal, state and local regulatory rules, regulations and requirements, and assesses their potential impact on vegetation management and apprises management as necessary

Supports the execution of the Company’s storm restoration plan and efforts through special vegetation management or electric operations assignments

Reports activities and progress on work assignments to management

Identifies the need for and justifies hiring outside consultants and contractors

Assists with budget preparation, as well as the tracking, reporting and monitoring of department goals

Qualification

Arboricultural techniquesVegetation management regulationsElectric distribution systemsState Arborist CertificationInternational Society of Arboriculture licenseDepartment of Agriculture Pesticide licenseWritten communicationOral communicationTeamworkLeadership

Required

Requires in-depth working knowledge of arboricultural techniques and basic knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems

Requires extensive knowledge of federal, state and local vegetation management regulations and standards

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills

Bachelor's Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, related discipline or equivalent experience

Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years related experience in utility arboriculture

Requires a State Arborist Certification, International Society of Arboriculture license and Department of Agriculture Pesticide license

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required

Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing and general movement throughout the office area

Manages multiple projects in multiple locations at one time

This will require visiting multiple locations on a frequent basis

Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods, if necessary

Work involves calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting

This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results