Omaha Public Power District · 14 hours ago
Utility Forester
Papillion, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expOmaha Public Power District is a major public power utility serving over 850,000 people. They are seeking a Utility Forester responsible for planning and implementing vegetation management programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating tree trimming activities.
Electrical DistributionEnergyFuel
Responsibilities
Responsible for directing the work of contractor tree trimming crews according to approved contracts, corporate policy, and department practices and procedures
Represents the District’s forestry group in field meetings with OPPD engineers and operating groups, government personnel, private property owners, and contractors
Plan, schedule, direct, audit and evaluate tree trimming contractor activities to ensure an efficient and effective forestry operation and applies professional and technical skills in the development and implementation of new forestry practices and procedures and provides education and guidance to the public concerning the selection, placement, welfare and environmental benefits of trees
Responsible for coordinating the District’s Transmission Vegetation Management Plan to maintain compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements
Responsible for coordinating the District’s Avian Protection Plan to maintain compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, and Bald & Golden Eagle Protection Act requirements
Responsible for auditing contractors in order to measure and evaluate contractor crew performance
Responsible for resolving customer complaints and tree trimming refusals, investigating special easement problems, and directing special care jobs
Investigate vegetation related outages and Power Quality issues to determine appropriate actions as to the District’s priorities
Exhibits professional behavior and promote positive working relationships internally and externally to OPPD
Adherence to all company/departmental policies, procedures and overarching safety expectations included but not limited to the District’s Safety Manual, the Hold Order System and the Personal Protective Ground Manual
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field experience is required
Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental policies and regulations
Vegetation management, customer interaction, work planning, work quality auditing experience required
Must have knowledge of professional tree trimming practices and procedures; local tree species and their characteristics; the application and environmental effects of herbicides and other chemicals to control tree growth
Must qualify as a Certified Arborist
Must obtain Utility Specialist certification with the International Society of Arboriculture within 12 months of hire date
Must possess and demonstrate excellent analytical skills
Knowledge of the District's safety procedures and work practices are required
A valid driver's license is required
Must quality as a Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator (Right-of-Way Category) with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture or obtain certification within 18 months of hire date
Must possess and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills
Preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in arboriculture, preferred
Experience managing contractors, preferred
Company
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District is a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Omaha Public Power District has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Javier Fernandez
President and Chief Executive Officer
K
Kate W. Brown
CIO and Vice President Building Services
Recent News
2025-10-06
2025-10-02
Company data provided by crunchbase