Line Clearance Arborist

Tampa Electric Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company is seeking a Line Clearance Arborist in Florida to oversee line clearance and vegetation management for TEC’s transmission and distribution system.

The role emphasizes coordinating contractors, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and maintaining documentation and budgets; open to internal TECO candidates for 7 days from posting. A BS in Forestry/Horticulture is preferred, ISA certification required within one year, and 3+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
• ISA Arborist or Utility Specialist certification required or must be obtained within one year.
• Florida ROW herbicide applicator license preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of utility line clearance and vegetation management experience, including leading multiple tree trimming crews.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily planning and monitoring of contracted line clearance and vegetation management activities.
• Review work orders and develop specifications, contractor selection, and coordinate with engineering and environmental departments.
• Monitor work units, hours, and costs; verify contractor invoices weekly.
• Stay updated on environmental, safety, regulatory and arborist requirements for TEC compliance.
• Maintain compliance with NERC, FERC, SERC and FPSC regulations for line clearance and inspections.
• Coordinate transmission right-of-way mowing, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor evaluations.
• Administer transmission and distribution herbicide programs, including chemical formulations and scheduling.

Skills

Line clearance knowledge

Vegetation management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Horticulture or related field

Job description

Title: Line Clearance Arborist

Company: Tampa Electric Company

Location: Central Service Area

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

This position will be open to Internal TECO team members for a minimum of 7 days from the date posted.

POSITION CONCEPT

The Line Clearance Arborist will oversee and coordinate contracted line clearance activities associated with the construction and maintenance of Tampa Electric Company's (TEC) transmission and distribution systems. Responsibilities include the daily coordination of clearing for new construction, transmission and distribution maintenance activities and the transmission mowing and herbicide application programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the daily planning and monitoring of the activities associated with the contracting of line clearance and vegetation management activities. (30%)
2. Preview work orders and evaluate line clearance needs associated with project management jobs, including the development of specifications, contractor selection, providing permit information to engineering and environmental departments, interfacing with TEC project leaders and subsequent coordination of the clearing, tree trimming and restoration activities through to the completion of the construction. Participation also includes community meetings and other public awareness events in support of the project.(20%)
3. Monitor circuit completion, including work units, man-hours and costs, including entry of data into the appropriate databases.Verify contractor and vendor invoices weekly for accuracy of reporting labor and equipment hours and rates. (10%)
4. Remain updated on environmental, safety, regulatory and arborist requirements to ensure TEC compliance with regulations for both the maintenance of existing and in the clearing for new construction of the transmission and distribution system. (10%)
5. Maintain department operational compliance with NERC, FERC, SERC and Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) regulatory requirements governing line clearance and inspections; all of which support public safety and electric system reliability. (10%)
6. Coordinate transmission right-of-way mowing activities, including development of specifications, work scheduling, budget monitoring, and contractor quality and productivity evaluations. (10%)
7. Administertransmission and distribution herbicide application programs, including development of specifications, selection of appropriate chemical formulations, work scheduling, budget monitoring and reviewing contractorquality. (10%)

SUPERVISION

Indirect: Oversight of line clearance contracted employees, including quality, safety, and productivity and serve as the liaison between TEC and contractors to assist in the resolution of daily concerns.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Interacts with all levels of employees in Energy Delivery (including Planning & Scheduling, System Service, Distribution & Transmission Engineering, Project Management, Joint Use, Lighting, and others). Interactions with departments external to ED include Community Affairs, Customer Service, Regulatory, Real Estate, Contracts, Environmental and Telecommunications.

External: External to Tampa Electric, interacts with Customers and representatives from local government and municipalities for the purposes of work completion. Interact and manage all levels of contract personnel for planning daily operations and scheduling of crews for transmission and distribution maintenance and construction work and related right-of-way maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Horticulture or directly related field from an accredited university

Certification/Licenses

Required: International Society of Arboriculture ("ISA") Arborist or Utility Specialist certification is required or must be obtained within one year of starting the position

Preferred: State of Florida ROW herbicide applicator license

Experience

Required: Minimum 3 years of related work experience in utility line clearance and vegetation mangement. Experience must include 1 year of leading multiple tree trimming crews in a utility environment.

Bachelors degree in Forestry, Horticulture or directly related field may be considered in lieu of some comparable related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Must have a sound knowledge of line clearance, vegetation managementand related environmental, regulatory and arborist compliance requirements

Must have demonstrated strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills and an aptitude to work proficiently in the other dimensions noted below.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORK CONDITIONS

Must be able to work overtime as required and be available for emergency call-out to support electric service restoration.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan w/ company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.