Sr Manager, Vegetation Management

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Job Title: Sr. Manager, Vegetation Management

Position Summary:

TheSr Manager, Vegetation Managementprovides leadership, direction, and oversight to the Company's Vegetation Management efforts. This position oversees the teams responsible for all aspects of vegetation management, including regulatory compliance, customer and community interaction, developing the annual maintenance work plan, and supporting operations through emergent response and incident investigation. This role will ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with acceptable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and leads DLC's vegetation management strategy and long-term objectives to support safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and report on the financial performance of the vegetation management portfolio of work.
• Establishes and enforces clear expectations of employees regarding adherence to Company and Department procedures & regulations.
• Expedites field work relating to vegetation management for timely completion and customer satisfaction.
• Inspects work completed by employees to ensure adherence to State, Federal, Local regulations and Company and Department procedures and regulations and industry best practices.
• Support Legal Claims and investigation processes
• Coordinates and formulates training of employees in the most up-to-date processes,technology, and safety procedures.
• Manage third party contracts, including partnering with Procurement to hold bid events and negotiate rates and hold contractors accountable to terms of the contracts
• Travels within service territory to perform safety observations and meet with employees and customers.
• Supports Transmission & Distribution in storm restoration efforts.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Storm team duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental related field, such as Forestry, Arboriculture, or Environmental Sciences.
• In lieu of a degree, a commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of Utility Line Clearance industry or related experience
• 3+ years of prior management experience
• PA Dept of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
• International Society of Arboriculture Utility Specialist
• Valid Driver'slicense required

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree in a related field such as Forestry, Environmental Science, or other related disciplines
• Electric utility background, including knowledge of government regulations related to transmission and distribution
• Experience with ESRI software a plus; ArcGIS 9.x or higher
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Scope: Primary focus is on day to day management of operational execution also develops and exercises business plans, policies, and procedures. Contributes to proactive planning exercises of management team as requested. Trains and develops staff. Plans the workflow. Looks for areas of process improvement and directs available resources to accomplish this. Leads changes and implementations for direct team as pushed down through the organization.

Decision Impact Resolves problems of a greater complexity than the former. Improves existing processes & systems using conceptualizing, reasoning, & interpretation skills. Solutions require thorough understanding of business strategies and issues. Defines broad based solutions that would require consideration of wider implications on organization results & resources.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to respond to customer and community interactions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to diverse stakeholders
• Ability to identify local tree species (including growth and failure characteristics).
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office; Excel is required.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong time management skills.
• Ability to provide direction and respond to irregularities or unusual operating conditions observed by employees during the course of their normal daily work.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, plan, and allocate work to others.
• Must be able to make clear, concise decisions under stressful conditions.
• Must be available for extended hours and weekends in time of need.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with the Company's core values:

• Energized to shape the future;
• Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;
• Collaborative in approaching all challenges;
• Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with colleagues, business clients and other stakeholders;
• Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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