Assoc Distribution Forestry Coordinator & Distribution Forestry Coordinator

Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking for an Associate Distribution Forestry Coordinator or Distribution Forestry Coordinator to join the team in Columbia, SC. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, sills, and abilities.

With input and mentoring from Supervisor and Forestry Coordinators, this role coordinates forestry and right-of-way maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of distribution lines within their assigned area and throughout the system. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts field inspections of forestry contractors, who maintain clearances between vegetation and electrical conductors, to ensure work is completed on schedule and according to company specifications.
• Conducts field observations and provides feedback to Forestry Supervisor and contractors.
• Investigates tree-related outages to determine root cause.
• Works with Supervisor-Electric Distribution Forestry to develop and implement action plans to prevent future outages.
• Schedules and coordinates right-of-way clearing for new construction projects.
• Monitors operational costs and performance of forestry contractors who perform unit bid mileage work, time and material tree and brush control work activities, as well as herbicide applications.
• Makes recommendations for right of way improvements to Supervisor-Electric Distribution Forestry.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints and attends customer-initiated meetings (i.e. Home Owners Associations).
• Provides assistance to customers regarding electric Distribution Forestry matters and maintains contact with Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Reviews contractor documentation related to safety and billing to ensure accuracy, and approves billing documents.
• Safely operates vehicles suitable for inspecting rights of way, both on-road and off-road.
• Facilitates other vegetation and operational responsibilities, as requested by supervisor. 
• Responds to service restoration activities as needed.
• Works toward successful completion of the Dominion Forestry Training Program, South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, International Society of Arboriculture Arborist certification, and CEPSCI certification.

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

Associate Distribution Forestry Coordinator

• 0-2+ years directly related experience;
• Knowledge of utility forestry and applications;
• Job specific knowledge of arboriculture and urban horticulture, and dendrology;
• Skills: effective written and verbal communications, good customer service, effective organizational and project management skills;
• Abilities: problem solving and making decisions quickly, and setting priorities

Distribution Forestry Coordinator 

• 4+ years directly related experience;
• Knowledge of utility forestry techniques and applications;
• Job specific knowledge of arboriculture, horticulture, dendrology;
• Job specific knowledge of herbicide application and tree growth regulators (TGR);
• Job specific knowledge of landscape maintenance principles and distribution circuitry;
• Skills: effective verbal and written communication, good customer service, effective organizational and project management;
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently;

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

Preferres Disciplines: Biology, Environmental Science, Forestry

Expected to pursue and acquire International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification, South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (Cat 6) and CEPSCI certification.

Additional requirements at the Distribution Coordinator Forestry Level

• South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (Category 6)
• ISA Certified Arborist
• CEPSCI Inspector Certification

Must be able to travel as needed and, in certain cases, travel could significantly exceed 25%.

Must be able to work overtime and on-call on an as-need basis