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Supervisor ROW Management

Santee Cooper

United States, South Carolina, Conway

Oct 09, 2024

Position Description

To administer all major, long-term distribution vegetation management contracts, including tree trimming, herbicide spraying, brush control, and vegetation work management planning, while maintaining good customer relations and addressing environmental concerns. To administer the transmission encroachment process within the Horry-Georgetown area.

Essential Job Tasks:

Develops specifications for and administers Line Clearance contract.

Insures all work is completed according to applicable codes and laws related to line clearance workers.

Monitors progress of contractor to insure the proper trim cycle is being maintained.

Supervises and directs Engineering Technicians with customer requests for removals or pruning to insure Santee Cooper interest and customer needs are balanced.

Fields customer requests and complaints by providing professional knowledge and education in all aspects of vegetation management.

Supervises and directs Engineering Technicians with inventory, inspection and quality assurance for specified work units.

Insures contractor productivity and compliance with contract specifications.

Monitors budget verses actual expenditures to help Santee Cooper meet its goal as low cost provider.

Keeps Management informed of this progress so that informed decisions can be made regarding budget status.

Administers the transmission encroachment process within the HG area.

Reviews transmission encroachment requests for adherence to guidelines.

Forwards variance requests to transmission operations for review.

Coordinates all correspondence with the requestor.

Develops customer and public awareness programs regarding right-of-way maintenance.

Meets with municipal officials prior to commencing work to discuss work plans and general clearance requirements.

Insures Engineering Technicians complete all required training and are aware of training and development opportunities to enhance their career goals.

Researches line clearance best practices and monitors other utility operations to insure Santee Cooper is employing the best integrated vegetation management procedures available to remain cost effective.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry + 8 years of utility rights-of-way land management experience.

2 years supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation Information:
$90,190 - $112,730 (min. - mid.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.