Supv, Vegetation Management

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Vegetation Program Manager to plan and execute vegetation maintenance across distribution facilities in the Louisiana area. You will lead a large contractor network, manage budgets, and coordinate with supply chain, design, field engineering, and customer service teams to ensure reliable service.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years of utility arboriculture experience, with a licensed arborist credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Forestry, Horticulturalist preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in utility arboriculture or related field.
• Licensed Arborist (strongly desired not required). LDAF Utility Arborist License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Entergy staff (15) and multiple contractors/contract employees (632).
• Develop and manage the annual Jurisdictional vegetation maintenance budget.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage vegetation contracts and bidding process.
• Ensure contractor personnel and equipment are available to safely complete programs on time and within budget.
• Support VM technology to help Entergy become a premier utility.

Skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Forestry, Horticulturalist preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for planning and execution of all vegetation related activities (including cycle maintenance, reactive, capital construction clearing, herbicide application, danger tree removal, skyline trimming and storm response) in Entergy. Responsible for Contract management of multiple vendors to safely execute all work programs and is the primary contact for all (internal & external) vegetation related inquiries. The Vegetation ROW maintenance programs are designed to minimize tree contact with distribution facilities that could result in damage to facilities and power outages.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee Entergy staff (15) and multiple contractors/contract employees (632). Oversees and implements work plan for minimizing negative effectives of vegetation overgrowth. Ensures program requirements and execution meet system standards and regulatory requirements. Develops and manages the annual Jurisdictional vegetation maintenance budget. Works with Supply Chain to manage vegetation contracts and bidding process. Responsible for ensuring contractor personnel and equipment are available to safely complete all vegetation programs within time and financial commitments. Support and advocate latest VM technology to help Entergy become a premier utility. Leader in the organization through effective coordination and strong collaboration of activities with the line operations, design & field engineering and customer service teams to ensure service levels and accountability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Forestry, Horticulturalist preferred) or equivalent work experience. Minimum experience required of the position: 5-7 years’ experience in utility arboriculture or related field. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position: Forestry discipline preferred; previous contractor management experience preferred. Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position: Licensed Arborist (strongly desired not required). LDAF Utility Arborist License preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.