Coordinator, Vegetation Management

Liberty Utilities; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with 5% match

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Stock Purchase Program

Headspace account

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is seeking a Vegetation Management Coordinator in Joplin, MO to support operational, financial, regulatory, and administrative functions within the Vegetation Management Department.

The role involves coordinating office operations, maintaining records, analyzing data, and assisting with contractor and customer communications, as well as public outreach initiatives. The position emphasizes process improvements, compliance with company and SEC requirements, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2+ years of related experience is required.
• Experience with enterprise applications (PeopleSoft, Maximo, Ariba, SAP, Microsoft, Fieldnote) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vegetation management planning, scheduling, and admin tasks across the service territory.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contractors on work planning, forecasting, reporting, and communications.
• Track and resolve vegetation inquiries with Customer Service; ensure timely follow-up and documentation.
• Compile, analyze, and report operational and regulatory data for annual reports, requests, and audits.
• Allocate invoices to FERC accounts and review month-end reports to support budget and compliance.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers, and program documentation for data accuracy and visibility.
• Support public outreach with Communications, Business & Community Development, local government, and schools.
• Coordinate Annual Tree Line USA certification requirements, including contractor training and public education.
• Develop procedures and process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Respond to changing priorities and operational challenges.

Education

Associate Degree in Business, Accounting or 2+ years of experience in a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Maximo

Ariba

SAP

Microsoft

Fieldnote

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Coordinator, Vegetation Management

LU Service Corp.

Joplin, MO, US, 64804

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Vegetation Management Coordinator supports the operational, financial, regulatory, and administrative functions of the Vegetation Management Department by coordinating office operations, maintaining department records, analyzing and reporting data, supporting contractor and customer communications, and helping ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and financial requirements. The Coordinator also develops and supports public outreach initiatives, training programs, and process improvements designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Vegetation Management program.

Accountabilities

• Support vegetation management planning, coordination, and administration across the service territory, including program schedules, trackers, and follow-up items.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and contractors on work planning, workload forecasting, reporting, training, and customer communications.
• Track and resolve vegetation management inquiries referred by Customer Service, ensuring timely follow-up, documentation, and resolution.
• Compile, analyze, and report operational and regulatory data for annual reports, data requests, compliance tracking, and audit-ready documentation.
• Allocate invoices to the correct FERC accounts and review month-end financial reports to support budget tracking, spend forecasting, and compliance with SEC and Liberty requirements.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers, reports, records, and program documentation that support data accuracy, decision-making, and program status visibility.
• Support and develop public outreach efforts with Communications, Business and Community Development, local government, civic organizations, and schools.
• Coordinate Annual Tree Line USA certification requirements, including contractor training, public education, and program feedback.
• Develop procedures and process improvements that improve efficiency, administrative effectiveness, reporting consistency, and data accuracy.
• Respond to changing priorities, emerging issues, and operational challenges.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Business, Accounting or 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with People Soft, Maximo, Ariba, SAP, Microsoft, Fieldnote and other applications beneficial.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements,

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.