This is the intermediate level of the VM classification hierarchy. Employees at this level have responsibility for contractor management and oversight with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Manages IVM programs including multi circuit planned maintenance, system level herbicide applications, reactive customer requested work and hazard tree programs to drive overall program strategy of improved customer reliability and regulatory compliance as applicable
Strategic focus:
- Manages highly visible community sensitive VM projects with support as needed from Management and other VM Personnel
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Works with internal engineering and VM personnel to strategically improve system reliability
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Works with local operation and maintenance personnel to address local system needs being impacted by vegetation.
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Supports as needed VM organization and regulatory teams to manage customer relations from a state regulatory basis.
Basic Qualifications : Vegetation Mgmt Program Manager
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Associates degree in Engineering, Forestry, or other related discipline
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In addition to Associates degree three (3) years minimum of related work experience is required
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In lieu of above degrees AND minimum years of related work experience, High School/GED AND three (3) years minimum of related work experience in vegetation management or utility experience working in distribution and/or transmission
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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Possesses working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system
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Utility Arborist Certification
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Registered Professional Forester
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PMI Knowledge & Project related work experience
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Familiarity with GIS databases and other geo-spatial systems
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Utility Experience - working knowledge to proficiency
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Construction Management Knowledge
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Demonstrated ability to implement vegetation management methods, processes and procedures and train and develop
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Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
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Demonstrated effective communication and customer relations skills both verbal and written.
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Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness.
Duke Energy
526 S Church St
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.duke-energy.com
