Senior Vegetation Management Admin, Reno, Nevada

Basic Purpose

Manages and evaluates office processes, revises procedures, and devises alternative methods to improve the scheduling, budgeting and directing for the NV Energy’s Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) program, which includes tree pruning, ROW clearing and subject pole clearances to ensure safe and reliable energy for the electric customers throughout the service area for all Distribution and Transmission voltage class systems. Coordinates logging operations by utilizing effective use of contracted labor and equipment. Demonstrates leadership role for the UVM department when required, providing guidance to other UVM Administrators in various vegetation management practices and strategies to meet departmental goals. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations and performs work on special projects and/or multidisciplinary and interdepartmental projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works on multiple tasks simultaneously applying analytical and technical skills to accomplish major accountabilities and ensures the efficient and successful completion of a coordinated UVM program within the established preventive maintenance plan:

• Develops and maintains a tree trimming schedule to address system and mandated clearance requirements for safe and reliable service operation.
• Maintains current with UVM related Federal and State regulatory mandates ensuring NVE's compliance by developing, overseeing, and implementation of UVM guidelines and documented practices
• Administers tree trimming contracts and audits contractor invoices for completed work.
• Drafts requests for proposals and contract terms for UVM related contracts and administers these contracts holding contractors responsible in fulfilling their commitments.
• Conducts field audit of vegetation management contractors and verifies work performed.
• Establishes good communication channels with district operation’s manager/supervisor levels.
• Educates company’s employees and customers about utility vegetation management and its’ benefits.
• Maintains tree trimming records and verify vendor invoices avoiding budget over runs.
• Leads projects and/or provides work direction and technical assistance to less experienced Administrators. May provide supervision, training and development, as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of work experience in electric utility and vegetation management related field. International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and Certified ISA Utility Specialist are required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Advanced knowledge of electric utility: Transmission and Distribution and Vegetation Management principles and practices. Excellent knowledgeable of federal regulating agencies such as FERC and NERC guidelines and standards governing transmission lines; and a working knowledge of OSHA rules and standard electric utility practices. Understanding of RFP, contract bid specification, and program status reports. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external customers. Effective planning, time management, decision making, presentation, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software including mapping and GPS software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office and field environment when visiting crews and worksites. No special physical demands required. Occasional travel required.

Annual Salary: $87,600 (Min) to $103,100 (Mid); Up to 12% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.

We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution – company contributes 4% regardless of employee’s contribution
• 401(k) match – company matches 100% of the employee’s first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity Theft Protection – company paid
• Flexible Work Schedules (depending on position) – ask the hiring manager for more information
• Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level than that which is posted such as Vegitation Management Admin

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