Vegetation Services Specialist

General Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for planning, quality assessing, and auditing vegetation clearance work needed on SECO's transmission and distribution system. This includes cycle and non-cycle maintenance trimming/removals, mowing and herbicide application, and debris hauling. This position must ensure that all line-clearing and work planning is performed in accordance with SECO Line Clearance Specifications, Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) guidelines and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The overall goal of this position is to passionately pursue the elimination of "tree caused" electrical outages in a safe, member focused, efficient, and environmentally responsible way. This position must demonstrate a firm commitment to customer service as they will frequently interact with both internal and external customers.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education
Minimum: 2 Year / Associate Degree majoring in Horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, or related field of study

Experience
Minimum: Two (2) years of vegetation management experience in the electric utility industry or four (4) years of related experience in the electric utility industry.
Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist Utility Certification or ability to obtain within 18-months of employment.
Preferred: ISA Certified Utility Specialist or ability to obtain within 30-months of employment.
Preferred: Possess a "Commercial Applicator License" issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pesticide Certification Office, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Education and/or Experience Notes
A high school diploma or GED with four (4) years of vegetation management experience in the electric utility industry or six (6) years of related experience in the electric utility industry may be considered in lieu of an associate degree with two (2) years of vegetation management experience in the electric utility industry or four (4) years of related experience in the electric utility industry.

Other Requirements
* Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.
* A valid Florida driver's license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
* Normal work hours will either be eight (8) or ten (10) hours between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
* Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
* Extensive field exposure and general office environment conditions.
* Irregular hours in evenings and on weekends are possible during peak business times and during storm season.
* Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Living Requirement: Yes

This position qualifies for a commute vehicle. All employees must live within a 40-mile radius ("as the crow flies") from SECO Energy Headquarters in Sumterville, FL.

Driving Requirement: Yes

Must have a valid Florida Driver's License