Forester II — IVM Lead, GA Territory

Southern Company; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a Forester to administer the integrated vegetation management plan for powerline rights-of-way within the Savannah, Springfield, and Statesboro regions. The role supports the Distribution Areas for Georgia Power in GA, with potential overnight travel.

Role requires resilience for emergency restorations, and relocation assistance may be available. Candidate must reside within reasonable commuting distance to the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Forestry or related field required.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification required or obtainable.
• Herbicide application license required or obtainable.
• Experience with vegetation management in utility settings preferred.
• Knowledge of ANSI Z-133, A-300 standards preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC FAC-003-5 preferred.
• Contractor management experience desired.
• Knowledge of distribution and transmission utility electrical systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage an IVM plan across the assigned territory.
• Perform ongoing quality control inspections for compliance with contract specifications.
• Manage an annual IVM budget to complete the scheduled work plan.
• Manage contractor resource levels to complete funded work plan.
• Coordinate daily work-plans to ensure work is performed safely, productively, and on schedule.
• Establish and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies related to vegetation management.
• Represent Georgia Power to organizations such as tree boards and professional groups.
• Effectively communicate vegetation maintenance objectives to internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations including FAC-003-5.
• Work outside normal business hours to support emergency restoration.
• Perform emergency call-out response and storm restoration support as required.

Skills

Safety focused

Schedule adherence

Budgeting basics

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Spanish (optional)

Emergency response

Species identification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Utility Specialist

Herbicide application license

ANSI Z-133 / A-300 knowledge

NERC FAC-003-5 knowledge

IVM / utility vegetation management experience

Contractor management experience

Tools

GIS / GPS applications

MS Word/Outlook/Access/Excel

Mobile applications

Job description

Georgia Power is seeking a Forester to administer the integrated vegetation management plan for powerline rights-of-way within the Savannah, Springfield, and Statesboro regions. The role supports the Distribution Areas for Georgia Power in GA, with potential overnight travel.

Role requires resilience for emergency restorations, and relocation assistance may be available. Candidate must reside within reasonable commuting distance to the territory.