Forester

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Forester

Manage vegetation in proximity to electrical facilities to promote resiliency of transmission services.

Key Job Information

Grade/Exemption: Grade 7/EX

Career 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)

Scheduling:* Plan and coordinate vegetation clearance activities.

Vendor Management:* Ensures contract crew performance meets PGE standards and specifications.

Consultation:* Advises region engineering with capital job vegetation clearance needs and problems.

Coordination:* Coordinates vegetation clearance with line restoration crews during emergency periods.

Compliance:* Reviews new standards, regulations and agreements and analyzes work processes to ensure compliance.

Education/Experience/Certifications: Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in earth science, horticulture, geology, forestry, natural resources or similar field or equivalent experience. Experience: Typically five or more years in utility tree trimming, private tree trimming, arborist work, nursery work or related field including vendor management and project management.

Preferred Experience: A background in UVM, focused on wildfire risk reduction and mitigation.

Experience in implementing fire prevention strategies, hazardous tree removal, and maintaining vegetation clearance around power lines in high fire risk areas, is highly valued.

Knowledge of wildfire risk assessment protocols and collaboration with local agencies for fire safety compliance will be considered a plus.

Certifications, Licenses and Training: Valid driver’s license and ISA Arborist Certification required. ISA Utility Specialist credential and Valid Oregon State Pesticide Consultant license preferred and required within six months of obtaining position. ISA TRAQ preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities* Expert knowledge of utility forestry processes and procedures.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:* Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Schedule/Attendance:* Ability to work long hours

Physical Capabilities:* This position requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:

Office, Field

Compensation Range:

$89,175.00 - $148,625.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.

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