Dairyland Power Cooperative · 1 day ago
Supervisor, Vegetation Management (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expDairyland Power Cooperative is seeking a Supervisor for Vegetation Management to lead VM crews and ensure safe and cost-effective vegetation management practices. The role involves overseeing field staff, coordinating activities, conducting inspections, and managing stakeholder relationships.
EnergyNon ProfitRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Create and Lead Veg. Mgmt. Monthly Safety Meetings
Utilize technology to help drive data-based decisions for Veg. Mgmt. Program
Provide leadership to field staff by supervising and ensuring overall safe work practice compliance and coordination. Complete Safety Observations as required
Coordinate activities with Program Manager, Vegetation Management in relation to the set workplan for Vegetation Management
Perform necessary VM line inspections throughout the Dairyland regions
Support and confirm the utilization of the work management/asset management system by VM field staff
Provide quality control/quality assurance audits on all contracted work related to Dairyland to VM
Coordinate field activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimized use and efficiency of resource planning for VM, cost estimating, and overall execution of work
Work with landowners and local distribution cooperatives/companies on land issues that arise from vegetation management activities. Respond to landowner issues as necessary. Engage internal stakeholders, including additional VM leadership, ROW personnel, and/or other Dairyland employees to ensure resolution
Ensure the equipment and tool requirements are available for the field VM teams. Work with the program leadership to identify and obtain equipment and materials required to maintain safety and efficiency in the field. Assist with the development of budgetary needs for VM
Responsible to interview and select field staff. Required to address employee performance concerns utilizing supervisory skills and engagement with program leadership
Monitor the training for VM team members in progression, as well as on-going training for the more seasoned VM workgroup. Provide VM leadership with on-going recommendations for additional training opportunities and progression needs for the team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field with minimum of 3 years' experience in the line clearance industry
Knowledge of forestry and/or utility vegetation management concepts, methods and techniques
Team collaboration, organizational, time management, and communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) skills required
Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently
Valid Driver's License is required
Preferred
Bachelor degree preferred
Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred
International Society Arboriculture Certified Arborist (preferred)
Company
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Dairyland Power Cooperative is a non-profit organization that provides safe, reliable, affordable & sustainable electricity to its members.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Brent Ridge
President & CEO
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