Vegetation Management Specialist

Job Description

Summary

This position will assist in developing and recommend technical arboricultural clearing specifications and standards for the Chugach vegetation management program. This position will work with members to resolve conflicts related to right-of way. Additionally, the position will research industry standards, respond to inquiries for landscape practices and assist Chugach personnel.

Essential Functions

Relationships

Internal

External

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position requires an extensive field presence. Some travel via aircraft in varying weather conditions. Some work takes place in the office.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience

Three (3) years of progressively reasonable experience including utility line construction, utility line maintenance, project management, utility right-of-way vegetation management control, utility arboriculture and/or utility forestry management, required.

Substitution

Additional professional level experience in vegetation management may be substituted for the required education on a year for your basis.

Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

FINANCIAL SECURITY

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH