Region Forestry Supervisor

Overview

Manage and supervise utility vegetation management program for transmission/distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder mgmt
• team supervision
• vegetation management
• contract management
• program reporting
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Develop and actively manage working relationships with operating company and transmission staff, as appropriate, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Actively participate in Customer Experience initiatives and processes, foster teamwork and actively monitor customer satisfaction. -Supervise employees, as assigned, including duties such as well-written performance plans. Provide active support to direct reports in execution of the vegetation management plan. -Keep informed on utility vegetation management practices and procedures, including the use of herbicides and growth inhibitors, and advise all stakeholders accordingly. -Apply and keep informed of current contract provisions, as well as participate in the development and analysis of new contracts. -Effectively communicate program details and routinely provide status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates including detailed and complex stakeholder presentations. Ensure those supervised are adequately and effectively prepared to execute their assigned areas of the program. Provide clear and concise written reports. -Provide a wide range of detailed guidance, instruction, and training to others to improve vegetation management systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs. Confidently challenge others at a high level of informed understanding in vegetation management work. -Represent AEP, as required, with external customers, vendors, regulators, and in legal proceedings. -Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on "Commitment to Zero Harm". -Supervise, develop, review and coordinate the vegetation management plan, schedule, and budget, as well as provide direct supervision of others leading these activities. Effectively project and manage cost, ensure compliance with AEP Accounting rules, and reallocate funding, as necessary. -Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the vegetation management program as well as provide training and direct supervision of others executing and leading these activities.

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-Powers millions across the United States with a vast electric transmission and distribution network. -Has been a leader in the transformation of the energy sector for over a century. -Focuses on reliable power generation, cutting-edge energy solutions, and a growing commitment to renewables. -Operates one of the largest electricity transmission networks in the U.S., delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries. -Has a legacy of pioneering innovative technologies and projects to improve grid reliability and energy efficiency. -Is expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power projects that are helping shape the future of energy. -Undertakes large-scale projects such as major power plant construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy installations, supporting both industrial and residential clients. -Is dedicated to sustainable energy and modernizing grid infrastructure, making it an influential player in the energy transition.

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