Vegetation Supervisor

Jobtailor; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren seeks a Vegetation Supervisor to administer field contracts with contractors for distribution system vegetation management. You will supervise Ameren and contractor personnel in landscaping, maintenance, and substation cleaning, while ensuring safety and compliance with pesticide regulations.

You will optimize tree-trim cycles, manage budgeting and scheduling, and respond to customer calls and after-hours requests. ISA arborist certification within one year is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in vegetation-related field with 3 years of relevant experience or HS diploma with 5+ years in Forestry/Horticulture.
• Knowledge of overhead construction and operations.
• Obtain ISA Arborist Certification within one year of accepting the position.
• Agree to gain ISA certification within one year of the supervisor position.
• Maintain arborist certification while employed as Ameren Vegetation Supervisor.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and customer relations skills.
• Willingness to relocate if required by district assignment.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle.
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, OAS and other applications.
• Compliance knowledge regarding pesticide regulations.
• Knowledge of Missouri PSC Vegetation Standards and related practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer field contracts with external contractors and crews for distribution system vegetation management activities.
• Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise Ameren and external contractor personnel in landscaping, planting, maintenance, and substation cleaning.
• Establish and ensure continuity of effective safety programs and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise office and clerical personnel.
• Optimize tree trim cycles and manage vegetation projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation.
• Improve safety, productivity, and distribution system reliability while delivering business results.
• Perform field investigations and respond to customer calls, requests, and trouble reports.
• Record pertinent field and customer information and respond to after-hours requests.
• Manage tree crews engaged in storm restoration work.
• Ensure compliance with Missouri Public Service Commission Vegetation Standards in the geographic area.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Human relations

Project management

Field investigations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Tree trimming

Overhead construction knowledge

Customer relations

Compliance knowledge

Technical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in vegetation-related field

High school diploma with 5+ years in Forestry/Horticulture

Tools

Excel

Word

OAS

Job description

Administer field contracts with external contractors and crews for distribution system vegetation management activities
Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise Ameren and external contractor personnel in landscaping, planting, maintenance, and electric substation cleaning
Establish and ensure continuity of effective safety programs and compliance with pesticide application regulations
Supervise, direct, coordinate, and appraise office and clerical personnel
Optimize tree trim cycles and manage vegetation projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation
Optimize safety, productivity, and distribution system reliability performance while delivering expected business results
Perform field investigations and respond to customer calls, requests, and trouble reports
Record pertinent field and customer information
Respond to after-hours requests
Manage tree crews engaged in storm restoration work
Ensure compliance with Missouri Public Service Commission Vegetation Standards for the geographic area of responsibility

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in a vegetation-related field with three years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with five or more years of experience in Forestry/Horticulture in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of overhead construction and operations
• Required to obtain International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification within one year of accepting the position
• Must sign an agreement to gain ISA certification within one year of accepting the supervisor position
• Maintain arborist certification while employed as an Ameren Vegetation Supervisor
• Good leadership, decision‑making, communication, and human relations skills, particularly relating to customer relations
• Willingness to relocate if required by district assignment
• Ability to use a personal vehicle
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, OAS, and other applications
• Compliance knowledge regarding pesticide application regulations
• Knowledge of Missouri Public Service Commission Vegetation Standards, including public notifications, technical standards and clearances, and cycle compliance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management, including compliance with Missouri Public Service Commission Vegetation Standards and pesticide application regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and optimize safety and productivity in vegetation-related activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vegetation Management
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Project Management
• Pesticide Application Compliance
• Leadership Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vegetation Management
• Project Management
• Field Investigations
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Tree Trimming
• Overhead Construction Knowledge
• Customer Relations
• Compliance Knowledge
• Technical Standards

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Human Relations

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISA Arborist Certification

Industry Keywords

• Missouri Public Service Commission
• Vegetation Standards
• Pesticide Application Regulations
• Storm Restoration Work

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Word
• OAS