Forester
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.ForesterJob Function:Forestry: Manage vegetation in proximity to electrical facilities to promote resiliency of transmission services.Key Job Information: Job Title/Code: Forester/6275Grade/Exemption: Grade 7/EXCareer Level: P3- Individuals at this level requires in-depth knowledge and experience. They use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. They solve complex problems, taking a new perspective using existing solutions. They work independently, receiving minimal guidance. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Key Responsibilities:Scoping- Performs safety and contractor performance audits (Quality Assurance/Quality Control)Conducts scopingWork layout(s)Notifies customers and all stakeholders of impending work and helps to manage and review work processes.Analyzes risks and prioritizes jobs according to urgency and location.Scheduling- Plan and coordinate vegetation clearance activities.Prioritizes work in accordance with the company and department strategy.Schedule contracting vegetation crews.Schedules work assignments and contract crews based on manager/supervisor priorities.Helps to organize and maintain tasks and the ability to track progress throughout multiple projects. Vendor Management-Ensures contract crew performance meets PGE standards and specifications.Continually analyzes and monitors crew productivity to ensure PGE is receiving benefits for vegetation clearance expenditures relative to statement of work.Reviews and corrects as needed tree pruning practices to ensure conformance to PGE’s vegetation clearance policy.Adapts tree pruning practices as needed to optimize resource use.Consultation- Advises region engineering with capital job vegetation clearance needs and problems.Represents PGE’s Forestry department to contractors impacted by/impacting company operations.Serves as subject matter expert on projects.Proactively analyzes issues and resolves complex problems in collaboration with stakeholders.Works with PGE transmission forester to coordinate herbicide applications in assigned area.Coordination- Coordinates vegetation clearance with line restoration crews during emergency periods.Collaborates with regional line operations to determine and schedule maintenance and construction vegetation clearance needs.Coordinates vegetation clearance and selective herbicide applications with city, county and state agencies.Compli...