Supv, Vegetation Management
Job Location:
Hammond, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title:Supv Vegetation Management
PS Job Title: Supv Vegetation Management
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Responsible for planning and execution of all vegetation related activities (including cycle maintenance reactive capital construction clearing herbicide application danger tree removal skyline trimming and storm response) in Entergy. Responsible for Contract management of multiple vendors to safely execute all work programs and is the primary contact for all (internal & external) vegetation related inquiries. The Vegetation ROW maintenance programs are designed to minimize tree contact with distribution facilities that could result in damage to facilities and power outages.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee Entergy staff (15) and multiple contractors/contract employees (632 ).
- Oversees and implements work plan for minimizing negative effectives of vegetation overgrowth.
- Ensures program requirements and execution meet system standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develops and manages the annual Jurisdictional vegetation maintenance budget.
- Works with Supply Chain to manage vegetation contracts and bidding process.
- Responsible for ensuring contractor personnel and equipment are available to safely complete all vegetation programs within time and financial commitments.
- Support and advocate latest VM technology to help Entergy become a premier utility.
- Leader in the organization through effective coordination and strong collaboration of activities with the line operations design & field engineering and customer service teams to ensure service levels and accountability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
Bachelors degree in a related field (Forestry Horticulturalist preferred) or equivalent work experience.
Minimum experience required of the position
5-7 years experience in utility arboriculture or related field.
Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position
Forestry discipline preferred; previous contractor management experience preferred.
Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position
Licensed Arborist (strongly desired not required). LDAF Utility Arborist License preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Louisiana : Hammond
Louisiana : Lake Charles
Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124930
PS Job Title: Supv Vegetation Management
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere to view the EEO page or see statements below.
EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
About Company
Entergy is an integrated energy company that provides electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We power life.
