Utility Arborist - Atlanta/Rome, GA

Job Summary

There will be two vacancies filled with this post.

Both positions are on the Transmission vegetation management team at Georgia Power Company, and both positions administer and manage the integrated vegetation management (IVM) plan for transmission rights of way. Both positions provide support to their respective Transmission Maintenance Centers (TMCs) for Georgia Power Company’s (GPC) in the following service areas:

1. Northwest position : prominent locations within the service territory include Rome , Carrollton , Dalton , Cartersville , Newnan , and LaGrange as examples.

2. Metro Atlanta position: prominent locations within the service territory include Marietta , Sandy Springs , Dunwoody , Alpharetta , Lawrenceville , Conyers , and Covington as examples.

The hub of the Northwest territory will be Rome TMC located in Rome, GA. The hub for the Metro Atlanta territory will be Sands Place TMC located in Marietta, Ga. The successful candidate should live within the service territory served by the position, or, within a reasonably commutable distance to the respective hubs so that they can adequately support the TMC locations within the service territory.

The office locations for the Northwest Position will be at the Rome TMC office located in Rome, GA. The office for the Metro Atlanta position currently is located at the GPC Distribution office at Shallowford Road in Dekalb County.

Job Duties

• Implementation and management of an integrated vegetation management (IVM) plan across the assigned territory

• Ensure all compliance and regulatory obligations are met including the requirements of FAC-003 for applicable lines in assigned territory

• Perform on-going quality control inspections of completed work as well as work in progress to ensure compliance with contract specifications and departmental policies.

• Manage an annual budget to properly prioritize work plans and then to complete the scheduled work plan and maintain adequate contractor resource levels to complete funded work plan

• Manage and coordinate the daily work-plans of multiple contractor resources to ensure work practices are performed safely, productively, and within schedule

• Effectively communicate vegetation maintenance objectives and practices to both internal and external customers and maintain relationships with various federal, state, municipal, and local government agencies and departments related to vegetation management.

• Represent Georgia Power Company to various organizations such as local tree boards, neighborhood associations, professional organizations, company, or industry committees, etc.

• Work outside normal business hours in support of emergency restoration efforts is expected and occurs often.

• Occasional overnight travel can be expected and may include off-system restoration support assignments.

• This position will schedule and conduct aerial inspections of transmission lines in assigned territory

• Candidates must be able to operate an assigned company vehicle.

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related field is required

• Must possess, or obtain within industry guidelines, ISA Certified Arborist certification

• ISA Utility Specialist desired

• Must possess, or obtain within industry guidelines, appropriate herbicide application license

• Knowledge of distribution and transmission utility electrical systems desired

• Familiarity with ANSI Z-133, A-300 standards desired

• Knowledge of NERC Standard for vegetation management, FAC 003, required

• Utility integrated vegetation management experience desired

• Contractor management experience desired

Competencies

• Demonstrate commitment to personal safety and the safety of your team

• Must be able to meet schedules and critical deadlines

• Ability to learn basic business skills such as budgeting and finance

• Able to value and interact with people with different perspectives and backgrounds

• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills highly desired

• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work without direct supervision

• Ability to work with commonly used applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access and Excel. Also, experience with mobile applications and GIS / GPS applications is a plus.

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is a plus

• Early start and extended work hours will be routine.

• Ability to perform emergency call-out response and storm restoration support is required

• State Registered Forester license is a plus

• Must be able to identify the species of local vegetation and their growth characteristics

Behavioral Attributes

• Safety focused

• Demonstrate our values: Safety first, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

• Possesses a questioning attitude

• Function independently while serving the needs of your team

Additional Information:

This position requires the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The selected candidate must:

• Hold a valid driver’s license with at least one year of verifiable driving experience.

• Have no revoked driving privileges within the past 36 months.

• Have no major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the past 12 months and no pending major violations at the time of application.

• Consent to continuous monitoring of their Motor Vehicle Record.

  Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 19335

Job Category: Environmental & Forestry

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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