Associate Forester Portland General Electric Company Location: Oregon Category:

SummaryAre you fascinated by the beauty of nature and committed to preserving it while ensuring a reliable power supply for communities? Do you possess a deep understanding of trees, their growth patterns, and their potential interactions with power infrastructure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Utility Forester!At Portland General Electric, we believe in the harmonious coexistence of power infrastructure and the natural environment. We are a leading utility company dedicated to providing sustainable and reliable energy solutions to our customers while safeguarding the beauty and health of the trees that surround us. Our mission is to empower communities and businesses while nurturing the very essence of nature that sustains us.Career Level SummaryJob Title/Code: Associate Forester/6277Grade/Exemption: Grade A06/EXCareer Level: P2Individuals at this level require 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 ResponsibilitiesScoping:Performs safety audits. Conducts scoping. Analyzes risks and prioritizes jobs according to urgency and location.Scheduling:Under direction, plans and organizes vegetation clearance activities. Schedules work assignments and contract crews based on manager priorities.Vendor Management:Reviews contract crew performance against PGE standards and specifications. Monitors crew productivity to ensure PGE is receiving benefits for vegetation clearance expenditures relative to the statement of work. Adapts tree pruning practices as needed to optimize resource use.Consultation:Responds to routine and nonroutine questions from region engineering. Represents PGE's Forestry department to contractors impacted by/impacting company operations in accordance with established guidelines. Schedules meetings to explain and resolve problems. Works with PGE transmission forester to coordinate herbicide applications in the assigned area.Coordination:Coordinates vegetation clearance with line restoration crews during emergency periods. Interfaces with regional line operations to determine maintenance and construction vegetation clearance needs. Coordinates vegetation clearance and selective herbicide applications with city, county, and state agencies.Compliance:Ensures work meets all applicable standards, regulations, and agreements. Reviews new standards, regulations, and agreements and identifies potential impacts.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Certifications:Education:Requires a bachelor's degree in earth science, horticulture, geology, forestry, natural resources, or a similar field or equivalent experience.Experience:Typically two or more years in tree trimming, arborist work, nursery work, or a related field including vendor management and project management.Certifications, Licenses, and Training:ISA Arborist Certification and ISA Utility Specialist credential preferred and required within six months of obtaining the position. Oregon State Pesticide Consultant license preferred and required within six months of obtaining the position. ISA TRAQ preferred.CompetenciesFunctional Competencies:Intermediate knowledge of forestry processes and procedures.Thorough knowledge of forestry best practices, including tree trimming and herbicide/pesticide applicationThorough knowledge of regulations impacting vegetation managementWorking knowledge of vendor management principles Intermediate skills in critical thinking, including analysis and problem-solvingWorking skills in using database and documentation tools

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