Consulting Staff Forester
Job Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
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Job Summary
About The Team
At ACRT we put safety first. Beyond that our culture always has been and always will be about one thing: people. Its about our employees our customers and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. Were the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm giving us the freedom to put our clients first. Were always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential preparing them for what their work throws at them.
About the Role
The Consulting Staff Forester reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will coordinate vegetation management activities across the Company transmission system distribution system substations plants and other properties. This position will interact with contractors Company internal groups customers and property owners. This position will schedule work and assigns resources as company needs dictate within assigned area. This position will ensure compliance with federal state and municipal regulations and provide job estimates for vegetation management work on capital projects. This position will also monitor work production quality and expenditures associated with vegetation management.
What Youll Do
Promotes a safety culture by performing duties consistent with IIF.
Coordinates plans and schedules work for vegetation pole treating and inspection work.
Provides cost estimates for Vegetation Management work.
Performs job site inspections to confirm job site readiness and coordinates necessary resources to optimize manpower and equipment utilization.
Monitors and assesses progress for contractors as needed.
Ensures corrective actions are taken as necessary to ensure performance meets contract and standards.
Coordinates vegetation activities with Power Plants dispatch local management and other entities as required.
Discusses and negotiates line-clearance issues with customers vendors local government entities and special interest groups.
Acts as primary contact for contract crews on company property responsible for authorizing and communicating changes in work scope.
Responsible for communicating the completion of work to necessary parties.
Coordinates and monitors emergency work as required.
Investigates claims and is responsible for resolution of complaints and negotiates positive solutions.
Maintains a positive working relationship with all departments of the Company.
Provides expert utility arborist knowledge as required.
Reviews and approves contractor invoices to ensure proper billing and accounting.
Performs audits on contractor work to ensure all work is complete accurate and meets OG&E specifications.
Accurately maintains records of completed circuit clearing and other vegetation management work and keeps records up to date and ensure information can be readily accessed and used.
Other duties as assigned.
About You
Must haves:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent or Bachelors Degree in any discipline
Experience: If you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent you must have 5 years of Field Experience in a job involved with Utility Construction Maintenance or Service Restoration to include all Utilities (i.e. Electric Water Phone or Gas) with 3 years of experience in the field of Arboriculture. If you have a Bachelors Degree you must have 3 years of work experience in the field of Arboriculture. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
Nice to haves:
Education: Bachelors Degree in a Life Science field such as Horticulture Forestry Biology Botany or Landscape Architecture
Experience: 2 years working in a field associated with primary duties such as a Lineman Sales Professional Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional Arborist or in Land Management.
Your Skills:
Working knowledge of IVM (Integrated Vegetation Management) and the proper application of IVM techniques.
Strong knowledge of arboriculture horticulture or vegetation management.
Ability to link the impact of arboriculture horticulture or vegetation management to the efficient and safe operation of an electric utility.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read/create maps and utilize GIS based applications.
Strong ability to work in partnership with other members.
Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members leaders customers and communities.
Ability to troubleshoot diagnosis problems and resolve effectively.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs and SSOPs).
Demonstrated ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions.
Strong Organizational Skills and an ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Working Conditions:
Required to maintain permanent residence within thirty (30) minute commute of operational location where the position is based.
May require occasional overnight stays for routine work and extended stays of 3-7 days for emergency storm restoration.
May be required to work non-standard work schedules to include on-call weekends and holidays.
Exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
Required to operate motor vehicle safely in all traffic weather and light conditions.
May be required to work under hazardous conditions.
Drug/Alcohol Testing:
Drug/alcohol testing is
This position is a classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.s Drug Testing Plan.
Where We Work
Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.
Benefits
Health and Safety:
Group health plans including medical/prescription dental vision and a variety of other coverage options offered
Company paid group life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Retirement:
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Time Off:
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Perks:
Company vehicle and gas card
Meal and travel per diems (allowances)
Boot allowance
Certification reimbursement program
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Company: ACRT Inc.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
