Senior Utility Forester - Vegetation Management Lead

AEP; McAlester, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Utility Forester Associate to assess vegetation conditions along rights-of-way and coordinate with landowners for access. The role requires applying best management practices and maintaining records of costs and production. It offers progression through SG5/SG6/SG7 levels with travel as required.

Individuals with forestry degrees and relevant experience, plus GIS and Microsoft Office proficiency, are encouraged to apply. Expect competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Arboriculture, or related field with 2 years of utility forester experience desired.
• Associate degree in forestry or related field with 4 years of utility vegetation management experience.
• High school diploma with 6 years of utility vegetation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol lines and facilities to assess vegetative conditions and recommend utility vegetation operations.
• Maintain records of work and coordinate access to facilities with landowners.
• Investigate and resolve landowner issues and concerns.
• Estimate vegetation management requirements and costs for construction and rebuilding of facilities.
• Determine future vegetation management requirements and develop short and long-term work plans.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Forestry

Associate's degree in Forestry or related field

High school diploma with experience in utility vegetation management

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

AEP is seeking a Utility Forester Associate to assess vegetation conditions along rights-of-way and coordinate with landowners for access. The role requires applying best management practices and maintaining records of costs and production. It offers progression through SG5/SG6/SG7 levels with travel as required.

Individuals with forestry degrees and relevant experience, plus GIS and Microsoft Office proficiency, are encouraged to apply. Expect competitive compensation and benefits.