Associate Vegetation Management Specialist Duke Energy 763 reviews - Charlotte, NC Full-time, Contract, Commission More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary Alternate Charlotte work location to be considered. Specific work location to be discussed during interview. This position is responsible for assisting the Manager Vegetation, Lead or other Vegetation Management (VM) Specialist with planning, implementing, documenting, and inspecting the Transmission/ Distribution Vegetation Management Program (D/TVMP) in their respective Transmission/Distribution Maintenance Area/Zone. The vegetation management program includes assessing, planning, re-clearing, documenting, and inspecting the T or D rights-of-way of vegetation to assure the safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution grids. Since the activities are accomplished primarily through the use of contract resources, a significant part of this positions responsibility involves contractor management and oversight. With regard to customer service, this position will be required to periodically communicate effectively with property owners, public officials, and other stakeholders regarding various vegetation issues for the electrical system. As an Associate VM Specialist, this individual will support internal employees, contract employees, and the public regarding vegetation management. This position is responsible for monitoring program activities to ensure some, or all, of the following: NERC compliance, Utility Commission compliance, state/local/ordinance regulatory compliance, franchise agreement compliance, and system reliability. This position also supports all compliance documentation related to planning and implementation of the annual VM work plan. In addition to or in lieu of the roles previously discussed, this position may also be responsible for vegetation management activities for substations, Vegetation Management Inspector role, and/or clearing rights-of-way for new construction. This position has: * Financial responsibilities of up to $100K direct, $5M indirect * Management responsibility for up to 150 contract personnel * Direct impact on high external risks (litigation, Commission issues, environmental regulations, public relations, NERC compliance, * Direct impact on lower internal risks (contract specifications, contractor productivity, financial impacts, etc.) * Compliance impact (NERC-FERC/EPA/DWQ/DENR/DOL/NRC/Utility Commission/etc.) Responsibilities * Contract Management: Monitor performance of contract resources to assure safe work practices, vegetation management procedures/standards adherence, and productivity consistent with Duke Energy expectations. Manage the productivity and performance of contract crews indirectly through contractor management to ensure safe and efficient operation of the crews. Work with ROW Manager to address any discrepancies between contractor performance and Duke policies/procedures and expectations. * Customer Relations (Internal and External): To enhance the level of customer satisfaction with Dukes VM Program through various communications channels with Duke Energy customers, local governments, local tree boards, industry groups, civic groups and any other entity which interfaces and affects the success of the program. This position responds to customer and community concerns associated with our VM and Herbicide Programs and through the development, presentation and implementation of communication and education activities, promotes understanding and acceptance of the program. Work proactively to avert conflicts with property owners or others who have objections with Duke's VM activities. * Work Plans: Monitor respective T or D Maintenance Area vegetation management work plan and budget by inspecting/reporting work plan completion progress, reviewing/approving invoices for contract work, monitoring unit costs, and adjusting work plans and expenditures as necessary. * Inspections/Patrols: Perform regular patrols of T or D rights-of-way to identify issues that would potentially impact the safe and reliable operation of the line. This is to be performed consistent with the relevant Transmission or Distribution procedures. Document all potential NERC compliance related outages. * If assigned to role of VM Inspection, this position would focus on daily inspection of contractor performance, safety, environmental, and work specification adherence (almost 100% of time). * Substation VM (Transmission only): Manage substation VM work including local ordinance compliance issues. * Financial Management : Manage expenditures within area of responsibility to ensure that budget targets and forecast changes are met. Implement adjustments within area of responsibility to complete necessary work while meeting budget forecasts, including forecast changes. * Construction Clearing: Perform activities for construction project clearing in area of responsibility: contract oversight; oversight and reporting of erosion and sedimentation control requirements during clearing work; etc. Basic/Required Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent and 4-5 Years of Electrical or VM Experience * or 1 3 years if experience with an electric distribution and/or transmission utility OR Bachelor of Science degree and 0-1 years of Electrical or VM Experience OR Associate degree and 1-3 years of Electrical or VM Experience * ISA Arborist or Utility Arborist Certification (within 2 years) * Pesticide License (within 1 year ) * Valid Driver's License Desired Qualifications * Possess working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system. * Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, engineering, or other related technical field OR Associate degree in Forestry, engineering, or other related technical field * ISA Arborist or Utility Arborist Certification * Pesticide License * Utility Experience Working knowledge to proficiency * Construction Management knowledge * Demonstrated ability to implement vegetation management methods, processes and procedures and train and develop other foresters in the implementation of the same * Demonstrated organizational and time management skills * Demonstrated effective communication and customer relation skills, both verbal and written * Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness * Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivation skills * Demonstrated excellent negotiating and conflict management skills * Demonstrated ability to deal with highly stressful situations * Demonstrated ability to deal with multi-levels within an organization * Demonstrated ability to get work done through use of contractors. * Demonstrated computer skills in working with word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet application in a Windows environment. * Possesses previous supervisory experience * Possesses previous experience managing a contract employee workforce Relocation * Relocation Assistance for this position to be determined. Travel Requirements 15-25% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Posting Expiration Date Wednesday, June 13, 2018 All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. 17 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Management Company Associate II Carolinas HealthCare System - Charlotte, NC 5 days ago * Associate Vegetation Management Specialist jobs in Charlotte, NC * Jobs at Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC * Associate Vegetation Management Specialist salaries in Charlotte, NC Duke Energy Duke Energy 763 reviews Duke Energy Carolinas (formerly Duke Power) energizes the Carolinas as well as its parent company's sales. A part of top US power firm Duke... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume