Vegetation Management Administrator

Manage and evaluate office processes, revise procedures, and devise alternative methods to improve the scheduling, budgeting and directing for the Nevada and California Utility Vegetation Management programs (UVM), which include tree pruning and subject pole clearance to ensure safe and reliable energy for the electric customers throughout the service area including Distribution and Transmission voltage class systems. Work on multiple tasks simultaneously applying analytical and technical skills to accomplish major accountabilities and ensure the efficient and successful completion of a coordinated UVM program within the established preventive maintenance plan. Utilizing resources available to coordinate logging operations and salvage logging operations and effective use of contracted labor and equipment.

1. Develop and maintain a tree trimming schedule to address system and mandated clearance requirements within the budget limits.

2. Stay current on Utility Vegetation Management regulatory mandates imposed by regulatory agencies such as NERC/ERO, FERC, WECC, NPUC, CPUC and CFS.

3. Administer Tree trimming contracts and audit contractor invoices for completed work.

4. Conduct field audit of vegetation management contractors and verify work performed.

5. Establish good communication channels with line department?s area managers and supervisors.

6. Educate company's employees and customers about utility vegetation management and its benefits.

7. Maintain tree trimming records and verify vendor invoices avoiding budget over runs.

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Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in the area of specialty from an accredited school and 3-5 years of related working experiences. Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 7 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge or related experience of electric utility maintenance and operating procedures. Demonstrated working knowledge of the company's safety rules and standard practices for line work. Demonstrated knowledge to prepare contract bid specifications and program status reports. Demonstrated organization and communication skills.

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NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.