Vegetation Planning Specialist

Description

• Conduct site visits to plan and audit work, ensuring compliance with the work plan.
• Respond to queries from site managers, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Review and update work plans based on audit results and site conditions.
• Perform administrative tasks related to project documentation and reporting.
• Develop comprehensive annual work plans, including schedules for mowing, herbicide application, and other maintenance activities.
• Populate the platform with all necessary information.
• Set up new projects on the work planning platform or geospatial platform.
• Perform monitoring inspections to capture vegetation conditions and measure progress.
• Establish and maintain a rapport with service providers.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project progress and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for site managers and service providers.
• Address any issues that arise on-site and provide problem-solving support.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Conduct onboarding and training sessions for service providers, covering safety, environmental constraints, and other relevant topics.
• Ensure the plans are aligned with budget constraints.

Requirements

• Organizational Skills:
• Proficiency in using GIS and geospatial platforms for work planning.
• Certification in vegetation management or related fields is a plus.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in vegetation management, work planning, or a related field.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Ability to manage a broad geographic region and multiple projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vegetation communities in the Great Lakes and Texas.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues that arise on-site and provide effective solutions.
• Preferred experience implementing IVM plans and improving maintenance timelines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites as needed.
• Ability to identify plant species and understand ecological principles.
• Ability to train and onboard service providers effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with site managers and service providers.
• Strong understanding of vegetation management practices, including mowing, herbicide application, and monitoring.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, or a related field.
• Problem-Solving Skills:
• Experience with work planning for utilities or similar industries is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance