Right of Way Maintenance Coordinator

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising contractors, performing contract administration duties associated with initial clearing and maintenance of vegetation on and around Tri-County Electric Cooperative distribution facilities, and maintenance of overhead and underground facilities via routine inspection processes. This includes but is not limited to completing daily field activities promoting corporate initiatives to successfully achieve safety, reliability, and financial objectives within the Right of Way department. Respond to any emergency situations in relation to vegetation removal (Outages).

Essential Job Functions:

Position Requirements

+ High school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED). Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field. + 5 years' experience overhead line construction and/or utility integrated vegetation management (IVM), knowledge of electrical operations and construction methods, safety. + Preferred International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. + Preferred experience with a rural electrical distribution cooperative. + Preferred FAA Part 107 certification. + Ability to work independently with a minimum level of supervision. + On-going training on inspection methods, and vegetation management practices. + Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. + Coordinate development of good working relationships with other internal departments and strive to enhance effective and open communications between departments. + Proficient with Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. + General Knowledge of Air Devices such as iPad. + Be organized, able to multitask and manage projects to meet scheduled timelines. + Ability to handle stressful and/or emergency situations, in a calm and organized manner. + Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications. + Ability to assess job sites to ensure safe working environment. + Must be very motivated and able to work in a team-oriented environment with assigned responsibilities and be able to complete all assigned goals and objectives in an accurate and timely manner while following up with members and/or fellow employees to insure high-quality service. + Coordinate, cooperate, and develop mutual understanding, along with providing the assistance necessary to promote ownership and respect between departments and employees.

Relationships

Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

+ Occasional work is required due to storm related events and emergency situations. Occasional travel to related conference, training, and meetings.